Handling and Packing Guidance
Ultraguard & Accessories
11th September 2018
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Handling and Packing Guidance
1.1 Introduction
This document provides general guidance for the storage, transportation and handling of Ultraguard and associated
accessories.
Handling of Ultraguard & accessories shall only be undertaken and supervised by appropriately trained personnel
familiar with the safe use of the equipment. Where needed, further guidance can be provided by RMDK personnel but it
remains the customer’s responsibility to determine and apply suitable risk controls to enable the safe handling of the
equipment.
Should you require further assistance please contact our customer services helpline or your nearest branch from the details
listed below:
1.2 Contact Details:
Customer Services Helpline: 0800 389 8231
Glasgow Branch:
1650A London Road, Glasgow, G31 4QG
Tel: 0141 5547425
Skelmersdale Branch:
8 Peel Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PT
Tel: 01942 273815
Wetherby Branch:
Unit 102, Avenue A, Thorpe Arch Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7FQ
Tel: 01937 229402
Midlands Branch:
Stubbers Green Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8BL
Tel: 01922 450800
Cardiff Branch:
Penarth Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 8UP
Tel: 029 2037 4521
Barking Branch:
24 River Road, Barking, Essex, ID11 0GD
Tel: 01708 552975
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2.1 Ultraguard Slab Socket Base - Handling
Storage bin with
yellow leg
Product
Code
Description
SAX10001 Ultraguard Slab Socket Base
Individual
weight
1.5kg
Method of
handling
Max.
pack qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
200
300kg
Method of
handling
2.2 Ultraguard Slab Socket Base - Storage & Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 200, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 standard storage bins high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical pack qty
Easily Transported
6 Bins High
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3.1 Ultraguard Slab Edge Clamp - Handling
Storage pallet with
yellow leg
Product
Code
SAX10002
Description
Ultraguard Slab Edge Clamp
Individual weight Method of
handling
Max. pack
qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
20
200kg
10kg
Method of
handling
3.2 Ultraguard Slab Edge Clamp - Storage & Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 20, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 banded (both ways) Post pallets high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Banded both ways
Easily transported by FLT
Incorrect Lift
Correct Lift
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4.1 Ultraguard Steel Beam Clamp - Handling
Storage pallet with
yellow leg
Product Code Description
SAX10003
Ultraguard Steel Beam Clamp
914mm
Individual
weight
Method of Typical
handling pack qty
18.2kg
Typical pack
weight (approx)
10
Method of
handling
182kg
4.2 Ultraguard Steel Beam Clamp - Storage & Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 10, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 banded post pallets high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT, note three bands per post pallet.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
3 bands to secure 10 clamps
Easily transported by FLT
Incorrect Lift
Correct Lift
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5.1 Ultraguard Alu Beam Brackets - Handling
Storage bin with
yellow leg
Product Code
Description
SAX10005
Ultraguard Alu Beam Bracket
SAX10015
Ultraguard Ext Alu Beam
Bracket
Individual
weight
Method of Typical
handling
pack
qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
4kg
100
400kg
5.1kg
50
255kg
Method of
handling
5.2 Ultraguard Alu Beam Brackets - Storage and Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty’s as above, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 standard bins high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical pack qty in bin
Easily transported by FLT
6 Bins High
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6.1 Ultraguard Soldier Socket - Handling
Storage bin with
yellow leg
Product Code Description
SAX10012
Ultraguard Soldier Socket
Individual
weight
4.5kg
Method
of
handling
Typical
pack qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
100
450kg
Method of
handling
6.2 Ultraguard Soldier Socket - Storage & Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 100, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 standard storage bins high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical pack qty
Easily transported by FLT
6 Bins High
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7.1 Ultraguard Shear Stud Socket - Handling
Storage bin with
yellow leg
Product code Description
SAX10017
Ultraguard Shear Stud Socket
Individual
weight
3.1kg
Method
of
handling
Typical
pack qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
50
155kg
Method of
handling
7.2 Ultraguard Shear Stud Socket - Storage and Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 50, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 standard storage bins high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical pack qty
Easily Transported by FLT
6 Bins High
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8.1 Ultraguard Wall Bracket - Handling
Storage bin with
yellow leg
Product code Description
SAX10018
Ultraguard Wall Bracket
Individual
weight
2.8kg
Method
of
handling
Typical
pack
qty
Typical pack
weight (approx)
100
280kg
Method
of
handling
8.2 Ultraguard Wall Bracket - Storage and Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 100, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 standard storage bins high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical pack qty
Easily Transported by FLT
6 Bins High
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9.1 Ultraguard Post - Handling
Storage pallet with
yellow leg
Product Code Description
SAX11200
Ultraguard Post 1.2m
Individual
weight
Method of Typical
handling pack qty
2.1kg
80
Typical pack
weight (approx)
Method of
handling
168kg
9.2 Ultraguard Post - Storage and Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 80, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 banded post pallets high on stable ground.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
4. To ensure correct lifting, the yellow leg must be located on the right side of the fork lift drivers view, ensuring that the forks
of the truck lift the pallet / bin across the rails.
Typical Pack Qty
Easily Transported
Incorrect lift
Correct lift
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10.1 Ultraguard Barrier - Handling
Product Code
Description
Individual
weight
Method of
handling
Typical
pack qty
Typical pack Method of
weight (approx) handling
SAX13150
Ultraguard Barrier 3150mm
27kg
20
540kg
SAX12250
Ultraguard Barrier 2550mm
18kg
20
360kg
10.2 Ultraguard Barrier - Storage and Transport
Storage:
1. Maximum pack qty 20, RMDK storage bins, wooden boards and post pallets all have a 1 ton maximum limit.
2. Stacked no more than 6 banded packs high on stable ground separated by square timbers.
3. Typical pack can be transported easily by FLT.
Packs are 20s, 10 one way then 10 reversed
as shown in the photo below.
6 packs high
Easily transported
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