SPEED STORE - A Space Saving Sensation

Speed Store is the ultimate space saving solution where an array of vertical, shelving columns are bolted onto pallet racking.

Each column supports a load of 100kg which allows for safe, easy and ergonomic storage for all manner of products.

Want to know more? Email info@dalviesystems.co.uk or call the office on 0845 017 8866.

Product of the Week #33 {NEW for 2013} Tow Trucks

Tow trucks are another new product added to the catalogue for 2013. These easily manoeuvrable trucks can be pushed manually or attached to a vehicle using the tow bar (pictured above).

UK Manufactured | 3 Year Guarantee | Max Load 750kg
Order yours now! Call 0845 017 8866. Discounts available!

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product of the Week #31 - Safety Netting

Minimise Accidents With Back of Rack Nets
Back of Rack Safety Netting offers a fantastic solution to help improve warehouse safety. The heavy duty netting provides an innovative alternative to Anti-Collapse Mesh and prevents palletised goods and objects from falling off the back of pallet racking and injuring warehouse workers or damaging goods.

Benefits of using Back Of Rack Netting include:

• Zero maintenance
• Fully independently tested for full pallet load falls
• Fast installation
• Competitively priced product
• Easy to install in confined spaces
• Choice of colours as standard
• No high tension in wires and very low net deflection
• Prices start from £18 (per square metre)

Call now or email us to discuss your requirements!

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product of the Week #30 {NEW for 2013} Drum Tilter

If you work in an environment which requires the tilting and lifting of heavy drum equipment then look no further. We supply a whole range of drum storage and drum handling equipment for a variety of specifications. This particular Drum Tilter is ideal for low level pouring and allows you to pick up, transport and rotate (full or empty) 210L steel drums.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product Of The Week #25 - Suspended Ceilings

What is a suspended ceiling?

Also known as a 'drop ceiling', a suspended ceiling is a secondary ceiling which is hung below an existing ceiling. The new ceiling is created using a metal grid suspended from hangers or wires and other fastening equipment. Suspended ceilings can be fitted in offices, healthcare buildings, educational institutions or warehouses and other workplace environments.

Benefits of suspended ceilings include:

• The ceilings make exceptional design choices as they are available in a variety of styles, textures, grids and colours.
• Easy to install.
• They can be used to create superior acoustic properties, meaning noises from surrounding offices are muted or softened.
• They are resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria - making them an ideal solution for healthcare, kitchens etc.
• They are fire retardant.
• Insulation is increased meaning lower heating bills!
• Light panels create brighter spaces which can reduce the need for additional lighting - an energy efficient solution. 

Get in touch for more information about how a suspended ceiling can improve your workplace environment!

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product Of The Week #19 - Tired Legs?

Anti-fatigue mats protect the hardest-working feet in business. Whether in factories and other industrial settings, catering kitchens, restaurants, retail establishments or offices, anti-fatigue mats are an affordable, effective investment for your business. 

Anti-fatigue mats cushion the feet and stimulate blood circulation during even the longest work days. In addition to ergonomic support, anti-fatigue mats protect floors from soil and wear, and decrease the risk of slips, trips and other workplace hazards.

High-quality anti-fatigue mats are available for indoor or outdoor use, and come in a wide variety of sizes and materials. From attractive foam cushioning to industrial-strength slip resistance, anti-fatigue mats protect employees and customers from more than just tired legs.

 

Call or email now for a competitive quote!

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

OCTOBER OFFER. Save up to £80!

 We want to make safety affordable and therefore for one month only we will be offering an exclusive discount on MOBILE SAFETY STEPS, using the promotional code 'OCTOFFER'.

 

 

Catalogue price: £385 + £40 delivery cost = £425

Discount price: £345* + FREE delivery** = £345

 

 

TOTAL SAVING: £80!

* Offer excludes VAT

** Free delivery available in England and Wales only.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

1) To take advantage of this amazing offer, please call 0845 017 8866 or email info@dalviesystems.co.uk and quote the offer code 'OCTOFFER'.

2) This offer applies to the product WS7O16 on page 407 in the warehouse solutions catalogue. However for similar mobile safety step products please do not hesistate to call us and we can discuss a discounted price.
3) This offer is valid until 31st October 2012.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Need a large-scale temporary solution for your goods? Look no further!

Need something suitable for temporary storage?

A product which can be relocated as your business grows?

Temporary Warehouses are highly versatile and strong structures that can be used in all climates and conditions. Specifications for this product include:

• No need for expensive and disruptive foundations.
• Fully compliant to British Standards for wind and snow loadings.
• Full technical support and civil engineering advice available.

 

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

KISS - Top Tip

Our last blog post concerned the importance of warehouse organisation, in particularly labelling. After some research into effective organisational practices, I came across the term KISS (and no I don't mean lip to lip contact, or the 70s rock band!)

KISS refers to 'Keep It Short & Simple' or as some people like to call it 'Keep It Simple Stupid', though I think I prefer the first saying.

When organising a warehouse, it is useful to set up pallet racking or shelving in rows which are then labelled. For example Row A, Row B, Row C, etc. This allows for a basic organisational system whereby different categories of products relate to a letter. So, as a very basic example if you operate a tool warehouse; screwdrivers are kept in Row A, spanners are kept along Row B, and hammers are kept along Row C.

Then as you go down a particular row, you can begin to seperate the shelves relating to different types of a product which would be labelled numerically A01 A02 A03 etc... In this case, A refers to the row and the number (01,02,03, etc) refers to the shelf or bay. This allows for a more specific way of organising and categorising your warehouse products as square ended screwdrivers would be kept in A01, hex ended screwdrivers in A02 and slot screwdrivers in A03. Simple.

In addition to this simple labelling method, remember to utilise a whiteboard or database for employees to refer to so that they know which types of products can be found in which aisles.

For more information about obtaining labels for your warehouse, please see our post from earlier this week called 'Love Your Labels!'

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Love Your Labels

Without organisation, the operations and systems within your warehouse could all fall apart. Organisation can be time consuming and, let's face it, quite an arduous task however it could also mean the difference between the success or failure of your business and is therefore not something to be overlooked.

Warehouse labelling systems utilise numbers, barcodes or colours to ensure that sections within your warehouse can be located quickly and efficiently. This results in an improved picking time and increased productivity. Typical labelling and organisational systems which you would expect to see in a warehouse include:

• Location labelling on shelving or pallet racking bays
• Aisle markers
• Hanging markers
• Damaged rack markers
• Magnetic and self adhesive labels
• Weight loading identification
• Magnetic and self adhesive label holders
• Easy wipe location markers
• Easy wipe racking strip
• Floor signalling and floor location markers
• Magnetic numbers and letters
• Linbin identification pockets and labels
• Stencils and marking paint
• Floor marking and anti slip tapes
• Standard safety signage
• Industrial tags

 

Now for the technical part, because we know how annoying it is when labels don't stick down properly, our pallet racking and shelving labels are manufactured to suit your specific requirements and use special adhesives suitable for either ambient or cold store temperatures. They can also be produced on a magnetic sheet which allows for easy relocation of your labels from one area of the warehouse to another if needed.

 

Many warehouses still operate with an unorganised system when it comes to locating items, which is not ideal as competitors are already ahead of the game, and their commitment to organisation could mean the difference between profit and loss. After all, when it comes to finding the precise location of an item would you rather be:

a) wandering around aimlessly trying to recall where you last saw the item, or

b) locating your item quickly by following an organised labelling system?

Please note this is a rhetorical question and the answer is of course, B!

 

So, if you feel that your warehouse could benefit from an improved organisational system, then call us on 0845 017 8866 and we can discuss your requirements. We understand that every warehouse is different and therefore your labelling systems can be tailormade to suit your needs.
 

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product of the week #14 - Heavy Duty Cupboards

Why have ordinary cupboards when you can have HEAVY DUTY CUPBOARDS?!
Perfect for storing tools and other equipment which may be used in your warehouse. Constructed from heavy gauge steel and including shelves which are reinforced to hold a 100kg load these make an ideal, and very durable, addition to any warehouse.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

You can now view our catalogues on the internet!

Thanks to issuu.com you can now view our catalogues online.

View our warehouse solutions catalogue | View our office solutions catalogue.

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Product of the week #13 - High Visibility Clothing

High visibility clothing is essential for working on an industrial site or in a warehouse. By making vehicle users aware of your presence you're safety is greatly increased. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) highlight the importance of high visibility clothing in the workplace:

“High-visibility safety clothing is needed if you work when there is low light and poor visibility, especially if you are working around moving vehicles (cars, trucks or other machinery travelling under their own power – e.g. forklifts). High-visibility items allow you to be seen by the drivers of those vehicles sooner and more readily. This fact increases your safety at work. The human eye responds best to large, contrasting, bright or moving objects. Worker visibility is enhanced by high colour contrast between clothing and the work environment against which it is seen.”

With a variety of clothing styles in high visibility such as vests, polo shirts, jackets and trousers, you can be sure to stand out within an industrial environment for all of the right reasons. Call 0845 017 8866 for more information about our reflective clothing or email info@dalviesystems.co.uk. To download our warehouse solutions catalogue, please visit www.dalviesystems.co.uk.

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Dalvie Warehouse Dictionary: Racking types explained

If you're unsure about which pallet racking type is suitable for your warehouse, then this blog post is definitely for you. Here's the low down on the different racking types from Dalvie Systems...

Wide Aisle Adjustable Racking

• Adjustable pallet racking is the most widely used storage system for all palletised and non-pallatised loads. 
• Single or double sided runs of racking are separated by wide aisles which can be sized to suit the customer’s existing fork-lift trucks.

Double Deep Racking

• Double deep racks are created by placing two double sided runs together. 
• Pallets are stored two deep and are accessed using special trucks with pantograph or telescopic forks.

Narrow Aisle Racking

• Narrow aisle racks consist of the same basic components as conventional racking but with runs placed closer together eliminating the wasted space of a wide aisle. 
• The pallets can be stored to a greater height to maximise all available cubic space.

Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking

• Drive-in racking is used where high density storage is required. 
• It is frequently used in facilities with a low number of product lines. 
• The drive-through systems allows pallets to be loaded or retrieved from either side.

Mobile Racking

• Mobile racking is a specialist high density system often designed for long-term storage of pallets or other heavy duty goods. 
• The racking runs are mounted on mobile bases, which run on rails up and down the storage area. 
• The base is electronically driven and is normally kept closed leaving one aisle for access.

Muli-Tier Racking

• Multi-tier racks are created using adjustable pallet racking. 
• Additional storage floors can be incorporated into the rack with walkways to allow pedestrian access for order picking. This maximises all available headroom and is ideal for storing a wide variety of packaged goods for hand picking. 

 

Racking your brains for a warehouse solution?

Choosing the correct warehouse pallet racking is crucial for ensuring your warehouse processes run smoothly. Dalvie Systems boasts a wide range of pallet racking solutions to suit your warehouse needs. In addition to this, we can provide a whole host of additional pallet racking accessories including: anti collapse mesh which prevent objects from falling from your racking, column guards which fix securely into the floor and protect the base of your racking and Carton Versi Flow which can improve the picking process in your warehouse drastically.

WHY CHOOSE DALVIE?

- UK manufactured products.

- Free quotation.

- Free on site survey.

- We keep you in the loop throughout the whole process (from drawing up plans of your warehouse in CAD to delivering and installing the racking) to ensure you are thoroughly satisfied.

- Once your racking is up and running, we can carry out racking inspections throughout the year to ensure it meets healthy & safety standards.

For more information about how pallet racking and racking accessories can improve your warehouse processes, call us to speak to our trained advisors on 0845 017 8866 or email info@dalviesystems.co.uk.

Warehouse Safety 101 - Vehicles in the workplace

Around the warehouse, moving vehicles need to be carefully managed to reduce the likelihood of accidents. Workplace traffic routes should be clearly distinguished from pedestrian routes so that the two are not likely to cross. HSE.co.uk suggest that the complete separation of the two routes should be considered in order to prevent injury from occurring. But the question is, how can this be achieved?

We have a variety of safety barriers and floor marking equipment available which can improve the separation between pedestrian and vehicle routes around the warehouse.

Safety barriers are constructed from heavy duty, tubular steel and can be mounted on the floor as the base plate comes with pre-drilled fixing holes. The barriers come in bright yellow and are therefore perfect for distinguishing between sections within a warehouse. Please see page 154 of the 'Solutions for the Warehouse' catalogue for more information on the broad range of safety barriers we can provide. Not got a catalogue? No problem, click here to request a FREE catalogue.

If safety barriers are not for you, a quick solution for separating traffic routes lies with PROLine Tape. This self adhesive, floor marking tape is for internal surfaces and is ideal for demarcation of aisles, traffic ways and pedestrian routes. The tape can also be removed from most surfaces without leaving residue.

Call 0845 017 8866 for more information about how we can improve your warehouse safety or email us by clicking here.

Quadruple your storage space with an industrial mezzanine!

DID YOU KNOW: The word mezzanine comes from the Italian word mezzano, meaning "middle"?

At Dalvie Systems, we are specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial mezzanine floors, along with partitions, electrics, lighting, roofs and ceilings for small or large factories, industrial premises, warehouses and distribution centres.

By combining a mezzanine with partitioning, you can add an enclosed office which can be elevated with a view over the entire warehouse. This means that the space underneath the office can still be used for high density storage and therefore no space has been lost!

Add multiple floors to your mezzanine to quadruple warehouse space! The perfect solution for growing stock levels and a cheaper alternative to finding larger premises. For more information about how a mezzanine can help improve your storage needs call 0845 017 8866.

Our service includes:

	Building Regulation Application
	Detailed site survey carried out by qualified project engineers
	Detailed structural drawings and calculations provided
	Delivery installations schedules to suit your workload
	Rapid and efficient installation by our qualified teams

Warehouse Safety 101 - Manual handling made easy!

Lifting heavy items in the workplace can result in lower back pain and neck pain if you're not careful. HSE.co.uk (Health & Safety Executive) suggests that where there is a risk from a manual handling task, you should try to avoid the task first and if the task cannot be avoided, then the risk of injury occurring must be minimised.

In order to minimise the risk of injury, carry out a manual handling assessment which focuses on:
- the task
- the load
- the working environment
- individual capability
- other factors

If, after completing a risk assessment, the risk is still too great then consider using systems to assist manual handling such as trucks and trolleys. At Dalvie we boast a wide range of sack trucks, trolleys and pallet trucks which can not only save you from injury but can speed up the warehouse process drastically.

Sack trucks from Dalvie Systems are perfect for carrying multiple box loads across the warehouse. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours with various specifications dependent upon the load. To see our wide range of sack trucks view page 263 in the 'Solutions for your Warehouse' catalogue. To order a FREE catalogue, click here

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Trolleys are ideal for carrying various goods around the warehouse. From small folding platform trolleys (page 280) to a variety of shelf and tray trolleys (page 302), you are bound to find the solution to your handling needs.

Finally, our wide selection of pallet trucks can make the pallet transporting process much simpler. Go to pages 244-262 of the catalogue to find out about our variety of lifting and handling equipment including fold away pallet trucks, specialist trucks for outdoor applications, scissor lift tables, static lift tables, lifters and van loaders, hydraulic stackers and a variety of strapping and hoist mechanisms. There really is everything you could possibly think of to make warehouse handling safer and easier. 

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Make the most of your storage space!

Is your workplace cluttered?
Do you need help finding the right storage solution for you?

At Dalvie we supply a variety of space-saving, storage solutions including:

• Lockers
• Garment Dispensers & Collectors
• Standard & Security Cupboards
• Hazardous Substance Cupboards
• Workstations
• Industrial workstations
• Computer workstations
• Just economy workstations
• Workbenches
• Small parts storage consisting of louvre panels and plastic containers
• Steel bins and racks
• Visible storage cabinets
• Turntable assemblies
• Cardboard storage trays
• Stacking storage boxes
• Aluminium tool chests
• Transit cases
• Plastic boxes and box pallets
• Foldable containers
• Storage racks
• Security cages
• Shelving
• Standard duty shelving
• Heavy duty shelving
• Document storage bays
• Galvanised economy shelving
• Stormor mono and solo shelving which is BIOCOTE protected (and therefore inhibits the growth of lethal bacteria such as MRSA and E.Coli.)
• Longspan shelving
• Wire shelving
• Hygienic shelving
• Adjustable shelving
• Cantilever shelving
• Pallet racking
• Plastic or aluminium storage systems
• Cloakroom and leisure products
• Coat stands and garment rails
• Wire mesh lockers
• Heavy duty wire mesh storage
• Laptop storage and charging facilities
• Mobile storage cabinets and cupboards

So, if you're struggling for ideas about how you can make the most of your storage space, call or email us and we can help you find the right solution.