Roll Pallets, mobile safety steps and stillages

Steps and Stillages Ltd can manufacture a complete range of Roll Pallets for the retail and distribution industry. Mobile Roll pallets are used in the main for the storage and movement of goods around a warehouse or for the transportation and distribution of goods on lorries. With Health and Safety legislation increasing all of the time, the focus on Manual Handling and safety is becoming increasingly important and the use of wheeled trolleys and Roll Pallets are playing an important roll in reducing handling incidents. Steps and Stillages Ltd manufacture and hold in stock a range of varoius roll pallet products to suit all industries and applications. We can also custom design Roll Pallets to customer's specifications to suit specific applications or product sizes. This bespoke service generally carries only a minimal cost increase and on medium sized to larger runs is negligible. Steps and Stillages Ltd can offer a wide range of wheel sizes, bearings and tyres, which can be fitted to all our Roll Pallets and can have either 2, 3 or 4 sides, of ladder style infill construction.

Our roll cages come in all shapes and sizes from basic 2 sided units to full security Roll cages with mesh panel sides and lid which are lockable to prevent the theft of any products in the roll cage. In the UK, Roll Cages fall within 3 main configuration types- A Frame nesting roll cages, Z Base nesting roll cages and Demountable roll cages. A Frame nesting roll cages fold up when not in use and nest into the
back of each, similar to shopping trolleys. Z base roll cages fold up but nest into each other diagonally. Demountable roll cages come apart, i.e. the sides detach from the base in simple steps and then can be stacked up. we can make Roll Cages  here in the UK at our modern factory in Kettering using modern robot welding lines and automated equipment. All steel used is prime steel, predominantly sourced within the UK, and conforms to the required test certification. The customers name can be stamped onto a nameplate if required or for the ultimate in asset security, we can continually stamp "property of xxxxxxxxx" into the tube work. This custom roll-marking is an effective form of theft deterrent.

Mobile safety steps

Just about every warehouse has pallet racking in of some form to store product. Access to these pallets, without taking them down from the racking by forklift, is restricted to the use of mobile steps, or Mobile Step Ladders. These mobile ladders, sometimes called picking ladders, can be pushed manually around the warehouse so an operator or picker can climb up and choose the item he or she requires. Mobile steps can be made in various configurations, with our 12 step ladder having a platform height of over 3 metres which allows access to almost 5 metres. Safety is paramount these days and Steps and Stillages Ltd range of mobile steps for the warehouse are manufactured in the UK from prime quality steel. A braking system is fitted to disengage the swivel wheels so as to allow the safety ladder to sit squarely on the ground to ensure good stability when in use. Handrails are fitted both sides to allow safe passage up and down and a crows nest surround secures the user when at the top. A kick plate is also fitted for additional security. The individual treads are manufactured for good grip, especially when wet. Safety sticker is fitted highlighting the do`s and don`ts of the warehouse ladder. Mobile steps can also be used for access to platforms or to lorries allowing safe access for personnel to climb various heights.

Mobile Ladders

If these mobile ladders are required to be used as access platforms, then the top panel is removed and a safety chain fitted. The brake unit must be engaged and is especially important for when stepping of the mobile ladder onto the access platform and descending the steps to ensure that they do not slide underneath you. Mobile ladders are not only used in warehouses, but also in retail shops especially in DIY and furniture retailers. These mobile ladders are restricted in use to trained employees only and not for the general public. Often notices are fitted stating this and belts or chains fitted across the steps preventing access.

Stillages

Steel sided Stillages, box pallet, skips or bins are one of the most commonly used pieces of materials handling equipment. Just about every business probably has some in one form or another, whether used as part of the production batching process, storage of parts, or even just for the collection of rubbish waiting to be recycled. Steps and Stillages Ltd manufactures a broad range of stillages for all types of industry. Many stillages are custom designed to suit the application, perhaps a box size or weight capacity may be critical to some applications. We are frequently contacted and asked to design a stillage to suit a certain application or for safety.

mesh infilled stillage

Mesh sided Stillages tend to be fitted with mesh infill sides. Units can be in all different configurations from 3 sided units to 4 sided with full drop front doors or alternatively half drop. Half drop fronts allow good access into the box pallet whilst still retaining good load retention properties. Most stillages can be securely stacked on top of each other to save space. The box pallet may be mounted on cupped feet with similar cups fitted to the top of the unit to receive another cage above. Some applications require a standard wooden pallet to be converted into a secure 4 sided unit or pallet converter. These stillages are ideal to convert a cheap wooden pallet into a secure structure and then disassemble and store when not in use. These pallet converters can again be stacked on top of each other, when full of product and in use to save space. The sides would be typically made of tube and inlaid with mesh panels, ladder style, to secure small items when in use.

Automotive Stillage

The automotive industry is a large user of automotive stillages both as second and third tier suppliers manufacturing small component parts and also for the supply of major items such as fully assembled engines and wheels and tyres. All items are bought to the assembly line in box pallets ready to have the parts taken out and fitted. When empty, the stillage is removed and replaced with a full one with the empty units being returned to the supplier ready for the next delivery.

Plastic Box

Probably the most humble part of a modern hi-tech distribution network is the plastic box. Plastic boxes, commonly referred to as plastic tote boxes are used throughout industry for both storage of products and movement. Most plastic boxes offer the advantage of being able to both stack and nest to offer great flexibility. Stacking boxes are available in all sizes to suit any application we also hold stock of all types of plastic container in many varying colours. A common use for plastic boxes is as industrial containers, whether as storage containers or recycling containers. These plastic containers can then hold any type of product in any size required, or if necessary in a plastic bulk box on a plastic pallet.

Attached Lidded Container

Another variation of the plastic box is the attached lidded container, or ALC for short. The attached lidded container is a plastic tote box with integral hinged lids that can open, in a simple step, for nesting and close to seal up the box and give the container stacking properties. Steps and Stillages Ltd also stocks a range of second hand plastic tote boxes available at competitive prices. The European Standard Range is a modular stacking container which is based on a standard range of non-nesting plastic boxes made to a pan-European specification and includes plastic crates, plastic bins and plastic trays. This range allows differing types of plastic container to stack on a common footprint size to suit varying products.

Plastic Pallets

Plastic Pallet

Steps and Stillages Ltd supply a vast assorted array of materials handling equipment centred around the Plastic Pallet. The traditional wooden pallet is still used in many industries, however, an increasing number of applications require hygienic and washable materials handling equipment for which plastic pallets are an ideal solution for this problem being both steam cleanable and splinter-free. They also do not contain any nails which can result in rust. A variation in our range of plastic pallets is the bulk box or folding box pallet. The bulk box is based on a plastic pallet but has integral hinged plastic sides which form a stacking plastic box and can also fold flat when not in use saving space for storage. Half drop plastic doors allow access into the bulk box even when stacked. The folding box, as well as the Plastic Pallets, are available in many sizes and configurations, some light weight and some heavy duty and available from stock. Pallet collars are also available.

Post Pallet

A post pallet is a steel pallet with corner posts, either fixed or removable which allow the post pallets to be stacked to save space. We manufacture post pallets to any size or specification

Lorry Straps

Ratchet straps

Most lorries travelling up and down our motorways have some form of load control equipment for the load restraint needs of the load. The most common form is the lorry strap, or ratchet strap. These straps vary in size depending on the load and the size of vehicle. A 5 ton heavy duty ratchet strap is an industry standard unit and widely used across the transport industry. Another variation is the over centre buckle strap used in box trailers for securing roll pallets when in use. This type of ratchet strap hooks into tracking down the side of the trailer and secures the load. Ratchet straps are also used as cargo straps on large vehicles and allow loads to be lashed to the lorry bed. Curtain sided trailers have straps fitted to fasten the curtains to aid load control. These curtain straps, which are a form of ratchet strap, often get damaged and need replacing which we can supply from stock.

Load Bars

We can offer other methods of cargo restraint other than ratchet straps. These are load bars or cargo stays. There are 2 types of Load bars available. Rigid load bars sit in cups which are located in load bar tracking down the side of box trailers and are adjusted to suit the load. The other type are sprung load bars which spring straight into the tracking and can be moved simply be pressing the load bar inwards to release. Cargo stays are cramps which are similar to load bars but have rubber pads on their ends which negate the need for tracking to be fitted. Cargo stays can also be fitted vertically to secure unusual loads.