Stackers

Before we talk about Stackers, let us understand how it is different from a Pallet Truck. A Pallet Truck in short is a pair of forks that will help you to pick up and move pallets just above the ground level. They are generally manual, but some are electric. Now Pallet Trucks are not meant for stacking. So, this is where Stackers come in.

Stackers are machines that help warehouses to stack their goods easily and efficiently. Since they can stack at various heights, the companies don’t have to move all their pallets at once. Stackers may be electric, semi-electric or manual. A semi-electric Stacker is one whose vertical movements are automatic and horizontal movements are manual. Irrespective of the type, Stackers generally have a weight capacity of at least 500 Kg and can go up to 1,500 Kg.

So, the next thing that comes to mind is “What advantages does a Stacker offer in a warehouse”.

1. Stackers help the organization to save money. The operations of a Stacker are so simple, that the employee using it will learn the operations in no time and also no license required. The aisle space required in the warehouse is very less as compared to what is required by a forklift, so you save on warehouse rental costs.
2. Stackers help to increase the safety of employees. Stackers do not give off fumes, so they are recommended for indoor use, which keeps the employees safe from illness and missed workdays. Since the Stacker is very quiet, it is easier for the employees to hear each other, which in turn helps to avoid mistakes, injury, and inefficiency. Stackers are also smaller than other machines in size, which benefits employees as they have better visibility while doing their jobs. Electric Stackers reduce manual labor, which reduces the pressure on the shoulders, arms, legs, back and joints.
3. Stackers are versatile. Stackers are designed to be nimble, hence they are deployed in an organization for different reasons. This means that the Stacker will used in the organization for a long time. They are thus virtually future-proof, and an investment in one will give returns for many years to come.

Any piece of equipment will come with its own set of disadvantages. But after taking into consideration all disadvantages such as initial cost and maintenance cost, it is still a very good piece of equipment to have in the warehouse.