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The Benefits of Pallet Racking Systems

If your company works is involved in the transporting and/or storing of goods, you’ll know that maximising the use of space is key, whether that’s in your warehouse or on your delivery trucks, because it allows you to reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies.

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One of the best ways to do this is using a pallet racking system. In fact, space maximisation is one of the major benefits of using pallets and the one most frequently quoted. There are, however, other benefits of pallet racking systems, which we look at here in a little more detail.

1. Productivity

When goods are stored on pallets, you create a system in the way they are organised within your warehouse. This makes it easier for your staff to find what they are looking for, speeding up the process of finding goods and getting them on to the loading dock and on …

How do F1 drivers deal with that urge to use the bathroom?

It may not be a question many of us have considered; however, with the average Formula 1 race lasting two hours, whether and how the drivers urinate during races is something the drivers themselves need to consider each time they sit in the driver’s seat.

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Racing is thirsty work

Keeping hydrated is essential for brain function; in addition, concentrating can cause excessive sweating. Drivers are also surrounded by heat generated from the car and wear fire-protective clothing that generates heat. Combined with the extremely physically demanding sport of racing, it is no wonder that Formula 1 is such thirsty work and that Formula 1 cars have a drink system installed. This involves a liquid bag that can pump fluid directly into the driver’s mouth through a feeding tube attached to the helmet. This is controlled by a button on the steering wheel.

The solution

Stopping for a comfort …