RiteHite Newshttps://www.ritehite.com/en/am/newsRiteHite is The Wayen{D6BCF0F3-E880-4DE5-974F-9823B56CEC50}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/its-cold-out-turn-on-the-fansIts Cold Out - Turn on the Fans!<p>Discover how HVLS fans can help lower your heating bill by up to 30%.</p>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0600{9A1BF6DC-F5A4-43F6-8FE4-37398D09E7F3}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/how-hvls-fans-and-curtain-walls-improve-air-qualityHow HVLS Fans and Curtain Walls Improve Air Quality<p>Air contaminants in the metalworking industry can be a huge problem.  What can managers do about it?</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600{03353D2C-C5F4-4595-BF86-D878D07E28B9}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/multi-level-workspace-safetyMulti-level Workspace Safety<p>Safety is a major concern for facility managers.  Read how it's being addressed with multi-level workspaces.</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0600{C156FE90-F411-46FB-9DC6-0BFD34DDA5D1}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/hvls-fans_your-hvac-systems-best-friendHVLS Fans: Your HVAC System’s Best Friend<p>A growing number of decision-makers look to high-volume/low-speed (HVLS) ceiling fans maximize the efficiency and performance of air movement and help cut energy usage year-round.</p>Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500{1350D4D9-8637-48D9-85C6-110235C5685B}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/automation-on-the-loading-dockAutomation on the Loading Dock<p>Automation technologies aren't just revolutionizing the consumer world; the use of automated loading dock systems is becoming more widespread.</p>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500{A8C4571C-8D2D-40E0-B20F-68FBC1D7377F}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/dock-equipment-enhances-safety-security-and-cold-chain-integrityDock Equipment and Cold Chain Integrity<p>Loading dock applications are changing the way companies maintain compliance standards.  </p>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500{2BFE8BFE-1C5C-4223-BC74-E77418D04398}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/fan-commander-press-releaseFan Commander Press Release<p>Check out the newest product from Rite-Hite!</p>Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500{C1D9F92F-295D-4C77-8BE6-2F18D921F61A}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/best-practices-for-fall-protectionBest Practices for Fall Protection<p>Elevated work areas, such as pick modules and mezzanines, are increasingly common in industrial and chemical facilities across the U.S. In order to provide the necessary safety for employees and to protect products, facility managers contemplating the addition of elevated workspaces must take OSHA-mandated safety regulations – and should take ANSI best practices guidelines – into consideration when designing and outfitting these areas.</p>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500{D5DC7A58-AEF1-4FEB-9A0D-767053B666EE}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/defender-cell-adds-safety-to-common-automated-processesDefender Cell Adds Safety to Common Automated ProcessesDefender Cell restricts access and provides point-of-operation guarding around potentially dangerous automated and automatic processes including stretch-wrap machine operations.<br>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500{A19C6843-A9AE-47C6-80F9-306EF8C2BF67}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/2015_09-eclipse-selected-for-3rd-idfa-innovations-awardsEclipse Selected for 3rd IDFA Innovations Awards<span class="sizeh5">Eclipse Dock Shelter Selected as Finalist for Third IDFA Innovations Awards. Please vote for the Eclipse Dock Shelter in the Food Safety category. </span><br> <p> </p>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500{2800C5E1-2A1C-45FB-98CF-4277ADD35193}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/minnesota-cold-storage-company-benefits-from-vehicle-restraints-and-communication-systemMinnesota Cold Storage Company Benefits from Vehicle Restraints and Communication System<p>Arctic Cold Storage's employee-oriented approach can be seen in recent renovations to one of its most crucial work areas – its loading docks.</p>Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0500{8294CA2D-55F4-4FD7-8C5E-3834E57EE621}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/improving-industrial-environments-with-hvls-fansImproving Industrial Environments with HVLS Fans<p>Distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and other large, open warehouse environments face a host of unique design and maintenance challenges. These challenges include energy costs, temperature control, air quality and employee safety/comfort issues. In an effort to mitigate these challenges, more and more facilities are installing high volume, low speed fans as a complement to their HVAC system.</p>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500{345DCF7B-D736-40D3-899B-AC89790A7F82}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/ldf-builds-state-of-the-art-warehouseCase Study: LDF Builds State-of-the-Art Warehouse<p>LDF Sales and Distributing, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of Coors, Miller, Red Bull and a full range of other leading beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Several years ago, LDF decided to more than double the size of its flagship Wichita warehouse. The company saw the expansion as an opportunity to upgrade the facility's equipment.</p>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0500{F317431E-810D-4702-971D-5D6E2837A212}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/dock-management-sealing-the-perimeterDock Management: Sealing the PerimeterPharmaceutical warehouses are busy places. And while a steady flow of shipments in and out generally puts a smile on managers' faces, the repeated opening of loading dock doors also generates concern.<br>Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500{BCFD65A3-E800-4A69-A9C5-70D667E8935E}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/food-bank-rewards-volunteers-with-pleasant-environmentCase Study: Food Bank Rewards Volunteers with Pleasant EnvironmentThe Second Harvest Food Bank in Ohio is a not-for-profit clearinghouse that collects, stores and distributes dry and frozen surplus food. To improve working conditions for volunteers, the company installed an <span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">insulated fabric curtain wall</span> that reduced noise and temperature variations in the warehouse.<br>Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500{BD404B99-1A52-4029-B8F6-A97B7BA30033}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/playing-it-safe-with-machine-guardingPlaying It Safe with Machine GuardingAs the manufacturing industry gets more automated, more focus will be placed on moving parts and material more safely and efficiently.<br>Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500{A7EBBEB4-C26C-4F40-A16B-F56686398A6D}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/farm-to-loading-dock-to-forkFarm to Loading Dock to ForkThere are a wide variety of links in the food supply chain. At almost every level – from processing and manufacturing to distribution – loading docks play a significant role in bringing fresh, safe food to consumers.<br />Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500{61566FE6-117B-4617-939D-CBFDACC59F69}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/automated-barrier-doors-and-new-standards-in-robotic-safetyAutomated Barrier Doors and New Standards in Robotic Safety<p>Learn how physical barriers stand up to the latest OSHA and RIA safety standards for automated processes.</p>Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500{E40EB979-FBBB-4E74-B8ED-D4DAD8A6F00F}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/preventing-danger-at-the-dockPreventing Danger at the DockPicture a typical shift on a loading dock. Semi-trucks – often dozens of them – come and go, material handling equipment moves product across the floor, and employees work in and around the dock. It’s a busy – and in some cases dangerous – place to work.<br>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500{D4516ACD-E64A-4111-9B44-E69F965D80DD}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/high-volume-low-speed-fans-and-curtain-walls-cool-employees-and-improve-efficiencyHigh Volume, Low Speed Fans and Curtain Walls<p>Fans and Curtain Walls Cool Employees & Improve Efficiency</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600{75EB523D-35D3-4A9D-9A6B-B17388B1C1D5}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/reducing-heat-stress-with-hvls-fansReducing Heat Stress with HVLS Fans<p>High-volume, low-speed fans help cool off employees and improve efficiency.</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600{4BCF36D0-B634-4E22-B7EA-FA560B7424B8}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/fine-tuning-your-warehouse-layoutFine-Tuning Your Warehouse Layout<p>Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Here is some advice from Walt Swietlik, director of customer relations and sales support for loading dock equipment company <a href="/en/am">Rite-Hite</a>.</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600{F0C94749-AC05-493E-8644-34DCEA630588}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/industrial-safety-standards-still-playing-catch-up-with-technological-advancesIndustrial Safety Standards Still Playing Catch Up With Technological Advances<p>A number of major technological changes have taken place in the manufacturing industry during the last decade. In most cases, corresponding changes in safety regulations have followed shortly afterward.</p>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600{80ACDAA9-E124-4211-9A55-3550E33C4E84}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2015/news/ritehite-doklok-universal-restraint-meets-evolving-needsRite-Hite Dok-Lok Universal Restraint Meets Evolving Needs<p>Rite-Hite is reinventing the vehicle restraint category with the introduction of the Dok-Lok SHR-5000.</p>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600{5BED780A-16A7-4C82-AD95-DDA7F32D9535}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/ritelite-flexneck-led-light-is-a-2014-product-of-the-year-finalists-lightingRiteLite FlexNeck LED Light: 2014 Product of the Year finalist - Lighting<p>Rite-Hite's Flex Neck LED dock light features a multi-articulating arm made from molded nylon links. The LED dock light incorporates a variety of other features, including four different settings with visual indicators to clearly identify the current level of lighting, allowing users to select the desired level of light output.</p>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600{D8271DDE-133D-46EC-8B80-3B00991CCE10}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/new-standard-takes-effect-jan-1-ria-r15,-d-,06-featureNew Standard takes effect Jan 1st. / RIA R15.06 Feature<p>Thanks to the passage of the Robotic Industry Association (RIA) R15.06 standard in 2013, risk assessments will be required as of January 1, 2015. Many professionals responsible for plant safety have been conducting risk assessments to increase safety as a matter of practice. These new regulations mandate risk assessments be conducted.</p>Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500{DFE12DC5-CDBD-4977-8B5F-8955D23F07EA}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/a-holistic-approach-to-loading-dock-safety-security-and-productivityA Holistic Approach to Loading Dock Safety Security and Productivity<p>Greater safety, security and efficiency at the loading dock can be achieved when food companies incorporate a system of products and a detailed sequence of operations at the loading dock. The use of barrier systems, automated vehicle restraints, dock levelers, doors, shelters and lighted communication systems – working together – can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries to workers, while improving security and supply chain integrity.</p>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{8885B3E0-4DB8-431F-B1DA-6F71FD96C4A3}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/frommelt-dock-seals-and-shelters-rebrands-under-rite-hite-nameFrommelt Dock Seals and Shelters Rebrands Under Rite-Hite Name<p>Rite-Hite Holding Corporation announced that its line of loading dock seal and shelter products previously branded as Frommelt products, will now be branded under the Rite-Hite name. Frommelt Products Corporation – which has been a part of the Rite-Hite family since 1991 – will now be known as Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures Corporation.</p>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{89E5B893-C737-4405-8BBC-14D8EC63EF0D}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/2014_10-rhv-vertical-storing-hydraulic-dock-leveler-improves-dock-safety-and-efficiencyRite-Hite's RHV Vertical Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler improves dock safety and efficiency<p>Rite-Hite's RHV Vertical Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler bridges the gap between the loading dock floor and the trailer bed. Unlike a pit-style leveler, the Rite-Hite vertical leveler (when in the stored position) allows the loading dock door to close directly on the pit floor - rather than the leveler itself.</p>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{8A6C9949-83CC-47C1-80A4-F1E5734CA479}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/cultivating-a-culture-of-safety-in-food-and-beverage-plantsCultivating a Culture of Safety in Food and Beverage Plants<p>The bad news is that 46 food workers died last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and another 76,900 food, beverage and tobacco workers were injured seriously enough to require time away from work.</p>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{4FD8EA8A-6AA4-4985-8015-B0A00D33783B}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/preventing-danger-at-the-loading-dockPreventing Danger at the Loading Dock<p>Picture a typical shift on a loading dock. Semi-trucks – often dozens of them – come and go, material handling equipment moves product across the floor, and employees work in and around the dock. It's a busy – and in some cases dangerous – place to work. Having a systematic safety strategy in place can help reduce the potential for these kinds of onsite accidents and conditions.</p>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{14A46982-3098-4A06-B5EF-1530E748375F}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/dock-equipment-distributor-strengthens-cold-chain-at-the-dock-ldf-case-studyDock equipment distributor strengthens cold chain at the dock LDF case study<p>When LDF Sales and Distributing, a wholesale distributor of Coors, Miller, Red Bull and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages based in Kansas, decided to more than double the size of its flagship Wichita warehouse, it installed a variety of dock and fan products to keep the warm weather away from cold storage.</p> <p>The company installed 15 impactable soft-sided dock shelters, high-speed doors at the docks and interior partitions. Seven 24-foot diameter fans that cover up to 22,000 square feet each supplement air conditioning, reducing energy consumption by 12% to 16%.</p>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{2EDAE11A-B150-4215-95A5-6AAE7F6341DE}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/introducing-the-zoneworks-tzf-insulated-curtain-wallIntroducing the Zoneworks TZF Curtain Wall<p>Featuring internal carbon fiber construction, the TZF insulated curtain wall by Zoneworks offers enhanced flame resistance, limits smoke and fire spread, and meets NFPA Class A standards.</p>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500{1BDAE9C1-50CA-448F-8ACD-1959D5BB7680}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/automated-barrier-door-to-protect-workersAutomated barrier door to protect workers<p>Rite-Hite Machine Guarding has updated its industry leading automated barrier door, the Guardian Defender, to protect employees from automated stretch-wrap machines as well as other robotic machine movement zones. The new door boasts patent-pending upgrades to its non-contact safety switch configuration, control systems and interlocking capabilities.</p>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{1D20738B-254F-4FA6-9620-1A70A42D3C68}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/getting-noise-under-controlGetting Noise Under Control<p>Learn how one manufacturing company cut their noise by 20%</p>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{733F02D3-86AA-438B-98E4-B18779DF6B79}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/manufacturer-uses-outdoor-fabric-curtainsManufacturer Uses Outdoor Fabric Curtains<p>See how one company dealt with fire lane restrictions with their outdoor application.</p>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{691671F7-ABAC-42C9-831D-180FAB53EA6A}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/handling-heightsHandling Heights<p>Many companies install mezzanines, elevated work platforms or multi-level racking systems to create additional storage space or work areas about existing operations. Building upward creates a number of advantages and efficiencies... </p>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{6EE5528A-F166-418D-96C7-DE409007444D}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/technological-advances-in-food-processing-creates-regulatory-gapsTechnological Advances in Food Processing Creates Regulatory Gaps<p>The last decade has brought some major technological changes to the food processing and manufacturing industry, however, there is one notable area of plant operation in which new regulations have not kept pace with technology: the use of automated stretch-wrap machines. There still aren't specific OSHA guidelines regarding proper guarding of these devices. </p> <p>Presence-sensing devices such as light curtains and laser scanners are potential solutions for point-of-interaction safety, as well as automated barrier doors. </p> <p>Given recent advances in their design and technology, automated barrier doors can be an excellent option for plant safety, ultimately increasing productivity and safety for years to come. </p> <p><br /> </p>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{A8EC96B8-3D28-4DD6-BCFC-74F9F031EB2F}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/safer-palletizing-and-automated-stretch-wrap-machinesSafer Palletizing and Automated Stretch Wrap Machines<p>The past three years have been a particularly intense period of change, with many forward-thinking companies beginning to implement safer practices even before regulatory bodies mandate them. Safety-minded managers are implementing best practices that go beyond current regulations to embrace the reality of these highly automated industrial workplaces - and the dangers inherent in them.</p>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{63F759F9-10C3-4341-916A-372820F69D32}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/frommelt-safety-to-become-rite-hite-machine-guardingFrommelt Safety to become Rite Hite Machine Guarding<p>Frommelt Safety Products (a division of Rite-Hite Doors) will change its name to Rite-Hite Machine Guarding, effective September 1, 2014. </p>Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{A07A307D-1715-4317-B605-16842983A990}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/dust-control-curtain-walls-aid-exhaust-methodsDust control Curtain walls aid exhaust methods<p>Save energy and money with this simple solution.</p>Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0500{6C1009ED-0CFB-4CC4-BEEE-183B69C26A35}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/controlling-particulate-contamination-with-fabric-curtain-wallsControlling Particulate Contamination with Fabric Curtain Walls<div>Contamination control is critical in a wide spectrum of industries, none more so than food manufacturing and processing. <span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.4;">Several methods can be used to keep particulate in one space from contaminating another, including...</span></div>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500{DA11E6FC-DAA7-4F9F-9E8B-8040496F2124}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/loading-dock-light--facility-management-product-releaseLoading Dock Light - Facility Management Product Release<p>Loading Dock Light - Facility Management Product Release </p>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0500{A7F48AF6-833A-4D7E-89DD-D2681B4AC12B}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/introducing-the-zoneworks-curtain-wall-virtual-installation-appIntroducing the Zoneworks Curtain Wall Virtual Installation AppWed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0500{6B43F627-0F42-47F3-97CB-07F8FB02F75C}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/chinas-factory-owners-hunt-for-energy-savingsChina's Factory Owners Hunt for Energy Savings<p>Kevin Chang, general manager of Concord Ceramics, is a member of a younger generation of factory bosses in China trying to survive leaner times. That quest led him to examine the power use at his factories.</p>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0500{4FFDD389-034E-4720-9E94-131D77EAEB49}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/zoneworks-blog/two-heat-containment-applications-with-photosTwo Heat Containment Applications with Photos<p>In this blog post we will look at two heat containment applications and how curtain walls worked as an effective solution.</p>Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500{8BB66E30-8353-49BA-93F7-7A8474AF981C}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/blog/know-your-risks-at-the-loading-dock-whole-body-vibrationKnow Your Risks at the Loading Dock: Whole Body Vibration<p>Each year, billions of dollars collectively are lost to the effects of whole-body vibration, from medical and equipment costs, to damaged product and productivity. How can you minimize whole-body vibration at your loading dock?</p>Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500{2D0AFA7B-89E0-45BF-8A3D-2DF6C6021343}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/blog/how-to-contain-hazards-and-protect-your-employeesHow to Contain Hazards and Protect Your Employees<p>Common machine guarding mistakes include improper maintenance, the intentional removal of the safeguarding devices to increase production and the lack of a formal risk assessment.</p>Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500{E211B774-BF8A-4038-871D-33A8BD761FD2}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/new-standards-for-icc-barsNew Standards for ICC bars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published new standards requiring rear impact guards (ICC bars) on trailers and semi-trailers manufactured after January 1998.Sun, 11 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500{F540C333-9B75-4EFD-B8D6-6A04E703B698}https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2014/news/are-you-ready-for-air-rideAre You Ready for Air Ride? <p>Air-Ride Trailers are gaining popularity for: Better cargo protection Longer trailer life Driver retention The increasing presence of air suspensions poses special challenges for dock design and equipment selection.</p>Sat, 10 May 2014 00:00:00 -0500