How PickerPal Works
PickerPal has two independent, spring-loaded arms that are self closing, which is preferred by OSHA. 3 arms are used when a kick plate is required.
OSHA states that when an employee is within 4’ of the edge, the area changes from a pallet position to a, “walking/working surface,” which requires a kick plate or a third arm.
The spring-loaded arms open on contact with the loaded skid and close on their own as products are off-loaded. This design provides multiple benefits:
• Top arms close as product is removed, creating a safety gate, and the third arm closes when the empty pallet is removed.
• Empty pallet positions are no longer a safety hazard.
• Each are is easily replaced without removing the entire assembly.
Why does PickerPal choose to use casters?
As your employee positions the pallet, the arms will stick to the shrink wrap, which will bend the arms. However, casters require less than a pound of pressure and relieve the arm and shrink wrap from clinging to each other. Thus, the arm is freed and will not bend. Casters also reduce the friction as the pallet is loaded into place.
Casters are standard on every PickerPal arm. Our competitors do not even offer casters as an option.
The Lightweight - Heavyweight
While some gates are heavy and cumbersome, PickerPal Arms are light in weight but heavy in durability. The hinge and springs are custom-made for the engineered arm, matching the length and weight of the arm for maximum performance.
The hinge mounts to the face of the rack frame for Roll Formed or Structural rack, using the hardware we provide, aligning to match the factory hole pattern. Hinges for closed back are stocked.
The powder-coated steel (in standard OSHA yellow) stands up to the rugged environment of a pick module in a distribution center. PickerPal comes ready to install, complete with brackets attached.