Abstract: A bundle comprising a plurality of paper sheets lying upon another and defining a stack and a tie having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end is provided, wherein a first portion of the tie at the first end overlaps a second portion of the tie at the second end and is connected to the second portion to tie the stack, the first portion being positioned on an end face of the stack, wherein the first portion comprises at least one opening accessible by a user's finger to grip the tie and break the connection between the first and second end portions.

Abstract: A flatbed servicing station provides a mobile elevated workers platform with an elongated deck. The platform is selectively moved toward and away from a flatbed and has safety features for stopping movement of the platform toward the flatbed when a foreign object is detected between the platform and the flatbed. A plurality of side-by-side safety gates are provided on the side of the deck adjacent the flatbed and a guard gate is provided which is positionable across the rear of the flatbed. Safety apparatus is provided to prevent injury of personnel disposed between a platform and a flatbed being serviced.

Abstract: A servicing station for flatbeds includes a workers platform which is driven along one lateral side of the flatbed by an electric motor driving a spur gear in mesh with a rack on an overhead beam positioned sufficiently high to not interfere with lift truck loading and unloading of the flatbed. The electric motor is supplied electrical power through a power chain positioned on the overhead beam.

Abstract: A servicing station for flatbeds includes a workers platform which is driven along one lateral side of the flatbed by an electric motor driving a spur gear in mesh with a rack on an overhead beam positioned sufficiently high to not interfere with lift truck loading and unloading of the flatbed. The electric motor is supplied electrical power through a power chain positioned on the overhead beam.

Abstract: A flatbed servicing station provides a mobile elevated workers platform with an elongated deck. The platform is selectively moved toward and away from a flatbed and has safety features for stopping movement of the platform toward the flatbed when a foreign object is detected between the platform and the flatbed. A plurality of side-by-side safety gates are provided on the side of the deck adjacent the flatbed and a guard gate is provided which is positionable across the rear of the flatbed. Safety apparatus is provided to prevent injury of personnel disposed between a platform and a flatbed being serviced.