Sheet Metal Handling

Towermat sheet metal handling large and flat design the ideal system for sheet metal materials with large surface areas measuring up to 2 000 x 6 000 mm are stored in a particularly space saving manner in the towermat storage lift for sheet metal and are automatically transported to the operator.

Sheet metal handling.

Use good lifting techniques. Safe methods of handling sheet metal are not included in the material handling regulations which focus on material storage and safe use of slings wire ropes and cables on cranes and hoists. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with sheet metal even if you wore gloves. Sheet metalworkers will often be fabricating metal or installing sheet metal.

Always wear heavy duty gloves when handling sheet metal. Sheet metal fabrication safety tips. Product specifications quotes and just in time turnaround are available. Without good processes in place fabricators get buried in their own material without ever capturing those costs.

The safe handling of sheet metal as discussed here is directly related to the use of personal protective equipment ppe and back injury prevention. Material handling costs are very real and they add up extremely quickly. Since sheet metal can have extremely sharp edges and corners common injuries are cuts and lacerations so high ansi cut rated gloves are recommended. Our prototype and short run production includes stamping shearing forming welding and plasma cutting.

Plate and sheet handling these lifters offer manual mechanical and motorized solutions for handling single plates and bundles of sheets. In most cases these workers should be wearing highly cut resistant gloves like the 9366bk the n9878bnf and the 9178nf. Handle sheet metal with care fipalift vacuum tube lifters from fipa allow a single person to safely lift transport and precisely position up to 639 lb of structured smooth oily dry non magnetic and even hot sheet metal with minimal physical exertion and without the risk of dents scratches or exposure to paint impairing substances. Eugenio s sheet metal is a custom manufacturer of tooling.

Sheet metal stock can be heavy to move and awkward to maneuver so use mechanical lifting devices get help with the load or break the materials into small manageable loads. Never attempt to carry an oversized piece of sheet metal by yourself.