This page represents our General Material Handling Equipment category. Use it to compare equipment types, understand application requirements, and match lifting, moving, and storage solutions to warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments. For additional details, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is material handling equipment? Material handling equipment includes tools and machines used to lift, move, store, or transport goods within warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution facilities. What types of equipment fall under material handling? Common categories include pallet jacks, stackers, carts, dollies, lift tables, conveyors, and other warehouse transport or storage solutions. Where is material handling equipment typically used? It is used in warehouses, retail distribution, manufacturing plants, logistics centers, and any operation requiring efficient movement of goods. How do I choose the right material handling equipment? Selection depends on load weight, travel distance, aisle width, lift height, floor conditions, and the type of pallets or materials being moved. Does material handling equipment improve safety? Yes. Proper equipment reduces strain, minimizes manual lifting, and improves workflow efficiency, contributing to safer operations. Is CSA certification required for material handling equipment? Most non‑powered material handling tools do not require CSA certification. Powered equipment can be supplied CSA B335 compliant when applicable. Do you offer service and parts support? Yes. Premier Lift Equipment provides service, repairs, inspections, and parts support for a wide range of material handling equipment.
Supported Manufacturers
Bishamon · Presto · Southworth · Blue Giant · Lift‑Rite · Wesco · Toyota · Crown · Raymond · Hyster · Yale · Cat · Mitsubishi · UniCarriers · Clark · Komatsu · Hyundai · Hangcha · Linde · STILL · Doosan