Types of Material Handling Equipment
Material handling equipment falls into five groups: transport, positioning, storage, unit load formation, and identification and control.
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What Are Spider Boom Lifts Used For?
Spider boom lifts are compact tracked platforms used by builders, window fitters, tree surgeons, utilities and many other trades.
ReadSpider Lifts: Where They Work Best
Spider lifts reach where other machines cannot: through standard doors, onto delicate floors and across slopes and soft ground.
ReadScissor Lift Safety Tips
Practical steps to prevent scissor lift accidents: daily checks, trained operators, fall protection and keeping the machine stable.
ReadWhy Use a Compact Aerial Lift Instead of Scaffolding
A compact aerial lift is safer, faster, cheaper and less disruptive than scaffolding for many jobs at height.
ReadWhat You Can Do with a Man Lift Rental
From tree trimming to painting, pressure washing and roof repairs, a rented man lift can save your team time, money and risk.
ReadQuestions to Ask Before Renting a Manlift or Cherry Picker
Before you rent a boom lift, scissor lift or forklift, answer a few questions about the job, the load, the weather and the ground.
ReadThe Advantages of Renting a Scissor Lift
If your next job means working off the ground, a scissor lift rental gives you the right size, power type and safety features.
ReadThe Benefits of Using a Scissor Lift
Scissor lifts give workers safe access to height, reduce strain and lift loads evenly. Here is why they suit so many workplaces.
ReadScissor Lifts and Their Many Uses
From compact units that fit through small doorways to lifts reaching over 20 meters, scissor lifts serve construction, warehouses and more.
ReadHelping Customers Choose the Right Lifting Equipment
United Gulf helps customers choose the right equipment for transport and lifting, from boom trucks to aerial work platforms.
ReadCrane Trucks for Loading and Unloading
Mobile cranes, loader cranes and floating cranes each handle loading and unloading in a different way. Here is how they compare.
ReadWhat Is a Cherry Picker Platform Used For?
A cherry picker lifts a worker from the ground to a higher place. Power line crews, film crews and window cleaners all rely on it.
ReadAerial Maintenance Platforms
Aerial maintenance platforms are rugged aluminum machines for overhead work in warehouses, workshops, hotels and halls.
ReadTypes of Boom Trucks and What Each One Does
All-terrain, knuckle, telescopic and bucket boom trucks each do a different job. Here is a short guide to what each one is for.
ReadWhat Is a Boom Truck?
A boom truck carries lifting equipment built onto the truck itself, so a risky job at height can be done faster and more safely.
ReadChoosing the Right Material Handling Equipment
The right material handling equipment affects both the operating cost and the productivity of your plant.
ReadOn-Site Equipment Familiarization for Your Workers
Rented a machine but your crew has not used it before? United Gulf specialists can familiarize your workers with it on site.
ReadChoosing an Access Equipment Rental Company Online
Searching online makes it easier to find an access equipment rental company, compare prices and choose the one that fits your needs.
ReadAccess Equipment for the Gulf Real Estate Sector
Gulf real estate keeps growing. United Gulf supplies access equipment to construction and property management companies in the region.
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