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Home > Material Handling

Category Archives: Material Handling

Cargo Van Ramps, Material Handling

Add a CVR to Your Business Loan When Buying a New Cargo Van

Posted on May 6, 2025May 12, 2025 by Robin Ottenfeld
A line of Ford Transit cargo vans on a cement parking lot.
06
May

The Best Cargo Van Ramp for Small Businesses If you’re purchasing a new cargo van for your business, have you considered adding a cargo van ramp (CVR) to the loan? A ramp can make loading and unloading easier, improving efficiency and reducing strain on workers. Many business owners don’t realize that a cargo van loading […]

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Material Handling, Safety

What Are Pipe and Cable Ramps?

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Melyssa Cleary
Closeup Industrial Hose Pipe and Cable Ramp
25
Jun

In the bustling world of construction sites, event venues, and industrial settings, the management of pipes, cables, and hoses can be a logistical and safety challenge. Ensuring the seamless flow of traffic while safeguarding both people and equipment is a multifaceted task that demands reliable solutions. In these situations, pipe and cable ramps are a […]

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Material Handling, Yard Ramps

Permanent Concrete Ramp vs Precast vs Portable Steel Yard Ramp

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Melyssa Cleary
New Yard Ramps fit the needs of many HandiRamp customers
31
Jan

Efficiency is the name of the game in any industry that involves material handling. You need to make sure that your payloads and materials are transported quickly and safely. To promote ultimate efficiency, the use of a loading dock ramp is critical at locations that have a dock or need to frequently load/unload trailers. But […]

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Material Handling, Safety

Cargo Van Ramp Installation Services

Posted on July 25, 2023August 7, 2023 by Melyssa Cleary
25
Jul

While HandiRamp Cargo Van Ramps are designed to have a straightforward do-it-yourself installation, there may be situations where a little extra installation help would be worth a few hundred dollars investment. Luckily, HandiRamp offers installation services for our cargo van ramps. Below, we describe what the process entails and how you can schedule your cargo […]

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Material Handling

Using Heavy Equipment on Cargo Van Ramps

Posted on December 1, 2021March 15, 2022 by David Shiba
Landscaping Equipment on Cargo Van Ramp
01
Dec

You’ve invested a lot into your business, so your heavy equipment needs to be transported safely and efficiently. Your customers are counting on you to get the job done, and you need a solution that will help you more easily move your equipment without damage. Cargo van ramps are more than capable of securely transporting motorized and […]

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Material Handling

Choosing the Right Mobile Yard Ramp for Your Business

Posted on October 26, 2021November 28, 2021 by Melyssa Cleary
Mobile Yard Ramp in warehouse parking lot
26
Oct

What is a Mobile Yard Ramp? A mobile yard ramp is used in the absence of a permanent dock ramp. It can be moved anywhere in a shipping and receiving yard to give forklift access to a shipping container or semi-trailer at a loading dock level. One of the main uses of a mobile yard […]

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Material Handling, Safety

Renting a Yard Ramp Quickly and For a Short Period of Time

Posted on October 9, 2020January 19, 2022 by David Shiba
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Oct
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Choosing the Right Loading Ramp for Your Box Truck, Cargo Van or Pickup Truck

Posted on July 22, 2020November 5, 2024 by David Shiba
22
Jul

If you own a box truck, cargo van, or pickup truck you’re probably someone who hauls equipment and heavy loads for both business and pleasure. While it’s possible to grab two or three helpers and muscle just about anything into the bed of a pickup or back of a van, a folding ramp can make […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged Box Truck, Cargo Van, Delivery Ramp, Loading Ramp, van ramp
Material Handling

How to Unload a Truck or Container without a Loading Dock

Posted on February 1, 2018October 18, 2021 by David Shiba
01
Feb

So you have a semi truck trailer or shipping container you need to unload, but there is no loading dock built where you are. You may have a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, drum jack or drum dolly to move the contents. You want to get the contents off the truck or container safely and […]

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Moving Heavy Materials Using Custom Platform Ramp

Posted on March 19, 2014April 13, 2018 by Matt

How much do you know about the U.S. Pulp and Paper industry? My guess is very little. Did you know between 1990 and 2002, the U.S consume rate jumped from 84 million tons to over 97 million tons? Early last week we received a call from a top manufacturer of the paper industry looking to […]

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OSHA: Dock Equipment Fails in Fall Protection and Safety

Posted on October 4, 2013April 13, 2018 by Wanda

If you’ve read the most recent OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Heath Administration) top 10 citations for the 2012 calendar year (seen on OSHA’s website), fall protection tops the list. Not only that, but fall protection also topped the list for being assessed the highest penalties for the same time frame (October 1st 2011 – September […]

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Extreme Crossover Ramps for Heavy Duty Moving of Materials

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Roberta

What is a Crossover Ramp? A crossover ramp is one that allows both small and larger type vehicles to cross over a cable, wire or hose that is obstructing the path of that vehicle.  In some cases this same crossover ramp may also be called a ‘fracking ramp’ (named after the industry it serves), while […]

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Material Handling, Safety

A Yard Ramp for a Hardware Company

Posted on September 4, 2013April 13, 2018 by Charlie

Many companies lack a loading dock for offloading freight from the back of a truck into the dock. Finding a solution that solves this particular problem has become a common issue when we hear from customers needing this product. Portable yard ramps are the solution to the problem of not having a loading dock. Recently, a […]

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Material Handling

4 Decisions to Make When Buying a Dockboard or Dockplate

Posted on August 29, 2013February 11, 2015 by Chris

What are the top four choices you must make when buying a dockboard or plate? Price, dimension, capacity, and safety. Many customers choose these dock products based on price alone, but that is like buying a pair of shoes even if they don’t fit you.  Price alone is not and should not be the ultimate […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged 4 Decisions to Make When Buying a Dockboard or Dockplate, capacity of dockboard, dimensions of a dockboard, forklift vs. foot traffic, length and width of a dockboard 1 Comment
Material Handling

One Stop Shop for Yard Ramps – Handi-Ramp’s Yard Ramps Knowledge Base

Posted on August 28, 2013April 13, 2018 by Andon

Want to learn all you can about Yard Ramps before you make the decision to buy a yard ramp? Handi-Ramp has all of the yard ramp knowledge you are looking for in one place: the yard ramp knowledge base section. You’ll find the yard ramp knowledge base section at the bottom of each page in […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged aluminum vs. steel yard ramp, capacity of yard ramp, decision to buy a yard ramp, dimensions of a yard ramp, how to operate a yard ramp, new versus used yard ramp, yard Ramp knowlege base Leave a comment
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Road Crossing Fracking Ramps Protect Fracking Hoses

Posted on August 27, 2013March 18, 2015 by Thom

Oil, natural gas and other fuels all come from the ground.  As a result, they must be extracted using various means.  Although I’m not a petroleum engineer, I must admit that the science behind it is fascinating.  In visiting a fracking extraction facility recently, I was really able to get a handle on how the […]

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Dock Boards for the Beverage Industry: Keeping up with the Summer Demand

Posted on August 13, 2013March 1, 2017 by David Shiba

How to Keep Up with the Summer Demand for Beverages It was another summer day at Handi-Ramp, in a summer of unpredictable temperatures, when the phone rang. I could hear the raspy and dry voice from the other end.  It was a potential customer calling us from a beverage distribution center in Tennessee.  With temps […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged beverage delivery. happy customers, dock boards, logistics, truck fleet
Material Handling

Yard Ramp’s Help Replace Acres of Land

Posted on August 2, 2013April 13, 2018 by Matt

This weekend’s festivities in the city of Chicago will put a strain on the cities resources to keep everyone safe – this includes a police force, garbage and other trash disposal, and an increase of Metra, taxi, and “L” riders. Originally created in 1991 and lasting for 6 years before a revival in 2003, Lollapalooza […]

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Material Handling

Yard Ramps: Designed Like a Bridge and an Airplane

Posted on July 31, 2013April 13, 2018 by Chris

When you look at a yard ramp from the side, you notice its design and structure is similar to a bridge. One end of the yard ramp rests on the floor of a semi truck trailer while the opposite end sits on the ground, forming a bridge between the two uneven height surfaces. Materials Bridges, like […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged steel forklift ramps, straight loading ramp, straight with level off, yard ramp capacity, yard ramp landing gear, yard ramp structure, Yard ramps design Leave a comment
Material Handling, Safety

5 Ways to Create a Safe Workspace at your Workshop, Warehouse or Garage

Posted on June 24, 2013January 11, 2019 by Guest Post

Safety is paramount in any workplace, but especially in warehouses and workshops, where staff deal with sharp tools and heavy equipment on a daily basis. Here are some good tips for creating a safe work space. Store your tools safely Leaving tools lying around your workshop is a sure-fire way to get someone injured. Make […]

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Posted in Material Handling, Safety  |  Tagged HandiRamp in Libertyville, heavy equipment, IL, Safe Workspace at your Workshop, safety in warehouses and workships, sharp tools, store tools safely, Warehouse or Garage Leave a comment
Material Handling, Overview

Hydraulic Fracking Ramps for Oil Field Services (OFS) Industry, Part 2

Posted on June 5, 2013March 1, 2017 by Matt

In part 1 of our oil field services blog, we introduced how a product is born and the steps needed to be taken before it becomes a reality.  In part 2, we will discuss the drastic need for such large capacity ramps as it pertains to not only the oil field industry, but construction sites […]

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Posted in Material Handling, Overview  |  Tagged Chicago, crossover ramp, fracking ramp, hydraulic fracturing, oilfield fracking, oilfield hose ramp specialist
Material Handling

Fracking Ramp: An Essential Tool in Oil Field Services Fracking Boom

Posted on May 28, 2013March 18, 2015 by Matt

North Dakota is the new Texas when it comes to fuel extraction. Deep within the Earth’s crust is a highly sought-after goldmine centering on abundant shale deposits which must be extracted through a process called hydraulic fracking.  This extraction has companies locked in a battle to tap into the multimillion-dollar market. The Fracking Process Hydraulic […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged fracking, fracking hoses, fracking ramp, North Dakota, oil field ramp, oilfield fracking, You Tube Tracking Ramp 1 Comment
Accessibility, Material Handling

ADA Requirements Make Basements Challenging in Oklahoma

Posted on May 23, 2013January 14, 2019 by Matt

  Our hearts go out to the many in Oklahoma who have lost loved ones and to those recovering after the storm. With severe weather bringing horrendous tornadoes to Oklahoma, many residents are now beginning to clean up after two days of sheer shock. While thousands of people were able to seek shelter from the […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Material Handling  |  Tagged bathroom grab bars for safety, natural disasters, Oklahoma, portable wheelchair ramps for home stairs, seeking shelter from a tornado in a wheelchair Leave a comment
Material Handling

How Do I Find a Loading Dock for My Strip Mall?

Posted on May 6, 2013February 22, 2021 by Jim

No Loading Dock at the Strip Mall Recently, a real estate developer came to us with a serious problem he was facing. He was a signature away from leasing a strip mall in the Southeast and was looking at three potential tenants. However, these tenants had one common issue that would prevent the deal from […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged forklift yard ramp, IL, Libertyville, loading dock, mobile yard ramp, no loading dock at strip mall, strip mall, yard ramp Leave a comment
Material Handling

5 Safety Products Associated with Forklifts

Posted on April 29, 2013January 11, 2019 by Guest Post

Many companies rely on forklift operators to complete everyday tasks for them. Companies put their operators through substantial training to ensure each and every task is completed correctly. Forklift operator training is important, but there are also forklift safety accessories a company can use to keep their operators and forklifts as safe as possible. Companies […]

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Hydraulic Fracking Ramps for Oil Field Services (OFS) Industry

Posted on April 25, 2013March 18, 2015 by Matt

New Products Are Born from New Industries: The Fracking Ramp Have you ever had an idea for developing a new product?  Maybe its something you drew up years ago and never followed up, or it’s someone else’s idea and you’re following up on it. Nevertheless, we have a great story to share with you about […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged fracking, fracking ramp, hydraulic fracturing, hydrofracking, oil field ramp, pressurized fluid fracking 1 Comment
Material Handling

A Yard Ramp for Shipping Solar Panels

Posted on April 5, 2013February 22, 2021 by David Shiba

Sunny On the West Coast With the weather feeling a bit more like spring in Chicago, it’s easy to forget the West Coast has decent to beautiful weather all year long.  If you’ve had a chance to visit San Francisco like I have, you’ll quickly come to realize the lack of clouds and abundance of […]

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Natural Disasters: Yard Ramp to the Rescue

Posted on April 4, 2013February 22, 2021 by Jim

Increasing Number of Natural Disasters Over the Years Over the last several years, the world in general has been beset by a series of catastrophic natural disasters. Notables include the Haiti earthquake (2010), Hurricane Katrina (2005), Joplin tornado (2011), California wildfires (2007), and winter storm Nemo (2013). With these disasters, the world has had to […]

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The Modern Dock Worker: Still Livin’ on a Prayer?

Posted on March 20, 2013March 18, 2015 by Wanda

I was out this weekend with friends at a Karaoke Bar, having a good time and letting go of the weeks’ events.  As the get together went along, I was heavily persuaded to get up and sing.  Well, little did I know that my singing efforts would turn into a foray of dock history. The […]

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Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety

Handi-Ramp: Made in the USA

Posted on March 1, 2013February 12, 2015 by Wanda

What does the phrase ‘Made in the USA’ mean to you? With Presidents week wrapped up and honorably ending with Washington’s official Birthday, it is always good to take a moment to think about our country, what it stands for, and reflect on being an American. One of the things that makes President’s day a […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety  |  Tagged aluminum ramps, Chicago, handiramp, HandiTread, made in the USA, steel ramps Leave a comment
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Yard Ramp Saves the Day for Wrigley

Posted on February 28, 2013February 22, 2021 by Jim

What happens when you place two popular concerts back to back in a major league ballpark and then have a game to play the day after? Quite a lot actually. Last summer at a major league stadium in the Midwest two concerts were held on consecutive nights.  When the dust settled, and after the stages […]

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Posted in Material Handling  |  Tagged 2200lb sod rolls, Chicago, concerts, portable dock ramp, portable yard ramp, wrigley field Leave a comment
Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety

Handi-Ramp Sells Solutions

Posted on February 1, 2013 by David Shiba

At Handi-Ramp, we’ve been making ramps that bring safety and security to our customers for over 54 years. We bring solutions to the accessibility, safety, and materials handling industries. Our job is to solve customer problems — We provide advice to make your material handling operations run smoother, create handicapped accessibility, or we make your […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Material Handling, Overview, Safety  |  Tagged ADA ramp guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act, delivery ramps, dock levelers, handrails, loading dock, materials handling, non slip treads, safety, wheel risers, yard ramps 2 Comments
Material Handling, Safety

OSHA, ANSI and ADA Regulations for Walkways and Surface

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Thom

A customer called and asked, “I’m interested in how you attained OSHA approval of your safety surfaces, as you claim on your tread plates. Can you provide me documentation on this?” This is a great question. I have reconstructed the process we went through to validate that claim. The OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart […]

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Designing Trucks with Safety in Mind

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Wanda

Truck driving is one of the jobs with the highest slip, trip, and fall rates.  As a result, it is an industry with a high cost of workers’ compensation. To ensure the highest safety for its drivers, one of the many safety precautions for getting in and out of the cab is the three point […]

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Life of a Yard Ramp

Posted on January 9, 2013April 13, 2018 by Wanda

Yard ramps are some of the largest and most impressive ramps used in material handling and industrial applications. They start their lives shiny and new and live a long life, traveling many miles across the country to various locations to help out as temporary loading docks. Portable Dock Ramp Acting as a temporary loading dock, […]

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The Dangers of Online Purchases During the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2012January 11, 2019 by Andon

We’ve all been there. You spent hours online researching that one item to make this year the best Christmas ever. You’ve carefully measured the area best for it, asked friends about their experience purchasing one, and devoted even more hours thinking about holding it, then coming up with that one reason not to get it. […]

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