Material Handling for
Chemical Manufacturing

For chemical environments, we recommend stainless steel casters for corrosion resistance, or casters with polyurethane or polyolefin wheel treads that resist chemical exposure without degrading. For heavy loads like drum carts or process equipment, our heavy duty casters rated 7,001-20,000 lbs are the standard choice. Total lock casters are ideal at fixed workstations where the cart must not move during operations.

Our lithium-ion semi-electric pallet jack is the top choice for indoor chemical warehouses. The lithium-ion battery produces zero emissions - critical in enclosed chemical facilities - and requires minimal maintenance compared to lead-acid alternatives. For stacking drums or IBC totes vertically, our straddle walkie stacker provides reach height with a compact footprint.

It depends on your layout and lift frequency. For fixed, repetitive lifts at a single station, a floor mounted jib crane offers the lowest cost and simplest installation. For full bay coverage, a workstation overhead bridge crane is the right fit. If you need to reposition the lift point between tasks or areas, a portable gantry crane gives you the flexibility to roll where needed.

Yes. Our fall protection systems are engineered to meet OSHA 1910.28 and 1926.502 requirements. For chemical tank tops, rooftops, and elevated platforms, we carry both fixed fall arrest systems and self retracting lifelines (SRLs) that allow freedom of movement while providing automatic fall arrest. Contact our team to discuss your specific access point and worker protection requirements.

An industrial mezzanine can effectively double or triple your usable floor space by adding a second (or third) level above your current operations - without expanding your building footprint. Mezzanines can be designed around existing racking, equipment, and fire suppression systems to meet chemical storage codes. Custom configurations are available; reach out for a quote based on your building dimensions and load requirements.

For most chemical bottling and filling operations, our standard conveyor systems provide reliable, configurable throughput. For heavier containers  such as 5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums  the chain-driven live roller conveyor provides the torque and durability required. Both systems can be configured to your line layout, speed requirements, and container dimensions. Contact us with your line specs for a custom recommendation.

Absolutely. Our team helps chemical facilities select the right racking based on pallet weight, drum or tote dimensions, aisle width, and fire code requirements. Our selective pallet rack systems offer direct access to every position - important when you're managing multiple chemical SKUs with different pick frequencies. We can also incorporate cantilever racking for non-pallet chemical packaging or raw material rolls.