Material Handling Equipment
Strong, Versatile, and Built for Warehouse Performance
What Is Material Handling Equipment?
Material handling equipment includes the systems and tools used to lift, move, and store products safely across your facility. Whether you’re organizing small parts, transporting pallets, or integrating automation, the right equipment reduces labor, minimizes damage, and keeps your operations running smoothly.
At Vertical Storage USA, we supply both standard and custom-engineered solutions—from shelving and carts to automated lifts and conveyors—tailored to your workflow.
What Is Material Handling?
Material handling is the process of moving, storing, controlling, and protecting materials throughout a warehouse or supply chain. It includes every activity involved in how inventory flows—from receiving and putaway to picking, packing, and shipping. Effective material handling reduces labor, increases safety, and ensures products move efficiently through each stage of operations.
Material handling covers both manual methods (pallet jacks, carts, shelving) and automated systems such as Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), conveyors, carousels, and AS/RS technologies. These systems improve storage density, throughput, and accuracy by reducing unnecessary touches and optimizing warehouse flow.
Types of Material Handling Equipment
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Storage Systems | Racking, shelving, and automated storage like VLMs and carousels. |
| Handling & Transport Equipment | Pallet jacks, conveyors, lift tables, and dollies for safe product movement. |
| Bulk & Heavy-Duty Systems | Custom-engineered frames, die racks, and high-capacity drawer systems. |
| Workstation Equipment | Tool and component storage, ergonomic benches, and mobile workstations. |
| Automation Integration | Goods-to-person systems, AS/RS, and robotic transfer modules. |
Key Benefits
Improved Efficiency
Streamline workflow and minimize manual handling.
Space Optimization
Integrate vertical storage and high-density layouts.
Safety & Ergonomics
Reduce strain, injury risk, and product damage.
Integration Ready
Connect with warehouse software or automation later.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What qualifies as material handling equipment?
Anything used to move, store, control, or protect materials—like racks, conveyors, lifts, and carts.
Do you offer custom-engineered systems?
Yes. We design and fabricate solutions for heavy or irregular loads beyond standard capacities.
Can material handling equipment be integrated with automation?
Absolutely. We specialize in equipment that complements AS/RS, VLMs, and robotics.
Do you install and service equipment?
Yes, we provide delivery, installation, and maintenance across Florida and the U.S.
Ready to Optimize Your Warehouse?
Our team designs material handling systems tailored to your exact needs—from small part storage to large-scale pallet movement.
