A management system is defined as a set of processes and techniques used to ensure that an entity fulfils all of its duties in order to accomplish its goals. We can see a growing trend in a lot of corporate or family-owned organisations from various industries, such as service, manufacturing, and engineering, that are looking…
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Standard Pallet Sizes
Although Standard pallet sizes are widely used across industry specifically the EPAL system dimensions of which are around 1200mm x 800mm to 1200mm x 1000mm which are designed to suit common transport sizes. Stillages are more often Bespoke but loosely based around these dimensions. this blog post is aimed to assist our…
Here at LoweUK we now have the capability and experience to carry out CAE on any solutions we design. This blog entry intends on developing our customers knowledge on what CAE is, when it should be carried out and what the benefits to you as a customer are.
What is CAE?
CAE, is an acronym for…
At LoweUK our all our products are available with fork guides to enable the product to be moved around work space’s by fork equipped lifting equipment i.e Fork lift truck, telescopic handler, side loader etc.
But what are the benefits of using fork guides? And which type is best suited to my application?
The benefits to using…
NSSS 7th Edition - CE Accreditation
We are often asked at Lowe Stillages and Cages what is involved in the provision of CE Coding? As a company we are very proud of the quality recognition we have for our Products but this does not come frivolously. All our systems are constantly monitored to make sure…
Why Choose a Lowe Stillage?
Often when customers specify their requirements, they are structured around Cost, Quality and Delivery.
Here at LoweUK this is where our focus starts, during each step of our processes these 3 requirements are at the core. This blog post will aim to give you an insight into how we go from…
SCCS CE certified businesses in the UK are facing one of the most significant changes in decades as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU). The UK is preparing to leave the EU on 31 December 2020, Should the UK leave the EU without a deal, the government will immediately introduce UK Conformity Assessed…
Steel Definitions
Although the supply of structural steel can come in many shapes and styles, the definition of those materials can become a little confusing when they are abbreviated.
Typically, most types of steel supply have a degree of nomenclature that can be abbreviated for ease of identification.
As steel selection is dependent upon the…
CE Accredited Stillages, Which Regulation Apply?
Questions that should be considered when assessing your material handling requirements are:
Which of the following regulations apply to your specific organisation and do your duties of care fall under the following:
H and S at Work Act 1974
PUWER 1998
LOLER 1998
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Work…
The benefits of Collapsible Metal Pallets?
With increased uncertainty surrounding Brexit and companies increased reluctance to spend, it is important for organizations to look at saving money wherever possible. The companies that thrive and become the most competitive within their market are usually the companies that look to reduce costs and maximize on efficiency…
Off-the-shelf stillages come in a wide range of sizes and designs and can also be made from a range of different materials including steel, aluminum, and plastic. If you are searching for a stillage to meet your requirements you may have found that there are several designs with roughly the same dimensions that claim to…
Why are stillages a more effective means of storage/transportation than pallets?
Moving and storing goods in warehouses is often accomplished using wooden pallets. However, although pallets are a popular option, they aren't ideal for all goods. It's not always possible to store heavy goods on pallets as they just cannot cope with the weight loads,…