American Surplus’ Promise to its Customers

by Bill Sr on November 11, 2011

Used Material Handling blog is an effort to offer American Surplus Inc. customers an opportunity to get the latest information, tips and suggestions relative to the purchase and use of quality used equipment. Our services are not limited to buying and selling surplus and used products but also to provide solutions to our customer’s problems. [...]

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Install Used Mezzanine and Double Shelving Storage

by Bill Sr April 5, 2013

Our airline customer’s storage problem involved their current used shelving system not being expandable either vertically or horizontally. The options available were adding, 1- a used 2 level industrial shelving system, 2- shelving levels to current system, 3- a shelf supported mezzanine utilizing the current shelving system, 4- or a steel mezzanine over the current [...]

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Make the Right Choice when Buying Used Pallet Rack

by Bill Sr February 16, 2013

Key points to consider when purchasing pallet rack from American Surplus Inc. Knowing what types of pallet racking are available: Used Selective Rack: Provides 100% selectivity. You can access every pallet in a selective rack system, but the result is less storage density.             Used Drive In Rack: Less selectivity [...]

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Save Thousands While Increasing Plant Space

by Bill Sr February 5, 2013

Save Thousands While Increasing Plant Space Install a two level pre-owned steel mezzanine.  In stock at American Surplus Inc is a two level steel mezzanine with all the accessories needed to increase your 33,000 square foot space to over 90,000 sq. ft. Compare the cost of a new 90,000 sq. ft. steel building versus installing [...]

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Exceptional Structural Pallet Rack Liquidation

by Bill Sr December 13, 2012

Take advantage of our motto SPEND LESS AND GET MORE. Presently dismantling hundreds of bays of prime used Frazier pallet   rack in a nearby Massachusetts distribution center. The reason we are labeling it as exceptional is because of the rack quality, upright heights and the added discounts being offered when purchased directly from the [...]

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What is a Mezzanine Price Guideline?

by Bill Sr August 1, 2012

In order to provide our customers with more information prior to purchasing steel mezzanines, ASI is introducing “Price Range Guidelines” for selected products. In many cases customers who are reviewing options to solve storage problems need more   information for comparing value relative to prices. Rather than requesting several quotes, customers can quickly determine which type [...]

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Why Not Buy a Used Mezzanine Privately or at an Auction?

by Bill Sr July 12, 2012

Mezzanines are not complicated or difficult to assemble or disassemble, however the following exceptions must be addressed during your inspection of the mezzanine. Sprinkler System Connected to Under Structure Frequently the sprinkler system is connected to the under structure of the mezzanine. Usually the mezzanine owner will work with you to pay for shutting the [...]

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No Production Space for an In Plant Office?

by Bill Sr June 9, 2012

Want some privacy in your production area to discuss personnel issues, have quick unscheduled staff meetings, or just need some space to locate a computer work station? There is no question that modern machinery production floor space is at a premium and rightly so. Lower production costs are mandatory for survival in today’s global economy. [...]

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Buying a Used 3M Case Sealer

by Bill Sr May 27, 2012

A used 3m case sealer is an effective piece of machinery that increases productivity over manually sealing cartons/cases.  Make the right choice and save money and time. Make the wrong choice and you are back to square one, manually sealing your packages. Your choices are obvious, buy new or used.  When purchasing a new unit [...]

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Clean up, Clean out, Dispose of Material Handling Equipment

by Bill Sr May 25, 2012

Turn that excess material handling equipment into cash. Why fill your valuable storage space with equipment no longer used. Such equipment usually will no longer be used and is just taking up valuable space. In many cases equipment that had some value if stored outdoors will quickly loose any remaining value due to rust and [...]

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3 Major Types of Used Industrial Shelving

by Bill Sr March 21, 2012

Used steel shelving is a very popular style of storage. The shelving system is for light to medium capacity up to 450 lbs per shelf. Used steel bulk shelving on the other hand is for higher capacities. Used steel shelving includes 4 metal posts with different hole and slots used for mounting metal shelves. Some [...]

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