Tag: Easy Material Handling

Dumpsters Need Love Too: Benefits of the WasteCaddy

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Dumpsters Need Love Too!

Even though they perform an important function, dumpsters don’t get much love. They provide a convenient disposal location for office and apartment buildings, malls and construction sites, but for most people they’re barely an afterthought. Would you feel differently about a dumpster as a housing option?

A photographer in San Francisco recently used this humorous concept to make a serious point. Fed up with exorbitant real estates prices in his home town, he published a series of tongue-in-cheek photos of “alternative” housing such as mailboxes and manholes covers. The picture of a dumpster was accompanied with a caption referring to it as a “$5,000 waterfront condo”.

All joking aside, without dumpsters trash disposal and recycling would be nearly impossible. The downside is that their size makes them difficult to move, especially when they’re full. Our WasteCaddy and WasteCaddyLite offer perfect solutions to this workplace problem.

These battery-powered pullers are so powerful that one person can easily use them to move dumpsters from underground garages and across dirt and gravel. Their compact design makes them maneuverable even in narrow, confined spaces. Ergonomic features such as the variable speed twist grip help to reduce occurrences of repetitive stress injuries. We also offer a variety of add-ons so you can tailor the caddy to meet your specific needs.

The WasteCaddyLite can handle loads up to 2,000 pounds while the WasteCaddy accommodates up to 5,000 pounds. Our friendly Sales Engineers at DJ Products are ready to help you choose the one that’s right for your application. Please contact us at 800.686.2651 or visit our website to use our convenient real-time chat assistance.

Is it Better to Push or Pull?

Do you remember watching Dr. Doolittle as a child? One of his animals was a double-headed llama named Pushmi-Pullyu. It had difficulty moving because both sides went in a different direction. The same question exists in material handling applications. When transporting items, is it better to push or pull?

Experts agree that pushing is clearly the more effective and safer choice. Pushing allows you to utilize force from your stronger leg muscles rather than relying simply on your upper body. Ergonomically, your body is also in a better position with your arms held naturally in front. When pulling a load, your arms are twisted behind you, placing undue strain on your back and shoulders. If you pull while facing the load, you give up visibility and increase the chances of slipping or falling. The load can end up getting away from you and running over your feet or knocking you down.

Whether you’re pushing or pulling, there are measures you can take to make the activity safer. Use these tips when transporting a load of any type.

  • Make sure the load is stable. If it starts to fall, don’t attempt to catch it. You’re more likely to injure yourself than prevent the spill.
  • Plan your path ahead of time. Avoid obstacles, slippery surfaces and any other element that could get in your way.
  • Whenever possible, minimize the distance you need to cover.

Take the guesswork out of transporting heavy loads. DJ Products has a full line of electric pushers and movers that are ergonomically designed to easily handle loads up to 50,000. Call 800.686.2651 and let our friendly Sales Engineers help you find the best solution for your application.

Introducing the WagonCaddyHD

No longer will you need to expend extra time and labor transporting awkwardly-sized loads that don’t fit neatly on the cart. The new WagonCaddyHD from DJ Products provides a unique solution for easy maneuvering of difficult items.

Your employees are sometimes required to move large products or items that hang over the ends of the cart. The bulkiness and weight of the load makes it impossible to push manually. In addition, it’s difficult for a motorized tugger to reach underneath and grab the load. Attempts to transport the load can lead to damages, injury or both.

The WagonCaddyHD powered cart makes use of a side-steer mechanism that allows loads of up to 10,000 pounds to be moved safely and efficiently around your workplace. Since the operator is standing clear of either end of the cart, the overhanging product no longer obstructs his movements. Three 12-volt batteries supply enough power to last an entire shift.

Material handling tasks can often cause injuries that have serious financial and operational effects on your company. The WagonCaddyHD is designed with safety and comfort in mind. It operates on battery power, reducing physical strain on the operator. Ergonomic features such as a variable speed twist grip eliminate the harsh movements that can cause repetitive stress injuries.

The WagonCaddyHD is just the latest in Team Cart Caddy’s comprehensive line of battery-powered material handling solutions that handle applications from carts and dumpsters to trailers and aircraft. Use our online chat feature to get real-time assistance from our friendly and helpful Sales Engineers.