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Visual Workplace Solutions

Volk has a number of visual workplace solutions to help you implement or improve lean manufacturing techniques in your workplace. Let us help your company improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste and improve the quality of your product. Order visual workplace products easily and conveniently online, or contact our customer service department and one of our representatives will help custom design a workplace solution that's just right for your needs.

Here are a few examples of the visual workplace solutions we offer:
Protective Document Holders | Rack Pouches | Visual Communication Products | Barricade Tape
Material Flow Signage | Container ID Nameplates | Operator Certification Boards | Store/Retrieve Signs
Red Tags and 5S Wheels

Protective Document Holders

Used to protect and display specific instructions, work orders, reports and more in designated areas or on equipment and machinery. They are reuseable-- new documents can easily be added and removed from the clear plastic pockets. Backing comes in vinyl or corrugated plastic, and 8 colors are available: black, green, orange, purple, red, royal blue, white, or yellow.
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Job Instruction Holders
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Rack Pouches

These pouches are made of a semi-rigid clear plastic. They come in two orientations (horizontal and vertical opening) and two sizes: 3.25" x 6" (accommodates a 3" x 5.75" insert) and 3.25" x 9" (accommodates a 3" x 8.75" insert).

Rack Pouches can be ordered with the following backings: plain, adhesive back, magnetic back, hook and loop back, or with eyelets.
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Visual Communication Products

Volk offers a variety of products designed to effectively display information or organize ideas in a flexible and easily customizable manner.

Several different kinds of magnetic dry erase boards are available: in/out planner boards, boards with grids to facilitate organized placement of magnetic card holders, and boards with a simple dry erase surface.

We carry several magnetic communication products to be used with these boards, or on any steel surface: magnetic colored tapes, lettering, card holders, and adhesive magnetic strips to turn any visual into a moveable magnetic display.

We also offer chart tape in many different colors and thicknesses to customize your organizational boards.

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Cardholder Kit

Magnetic Tape
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Barricade Tape

Prevent accidents and increase hazard visibility with our lightweight, economical barricade tape. Made of polyethylene. Comes in 3" by 1000' rolls with continuously repeated warning. Tapes currently available on our online store:
  • "CAUTION" black on yellow
  • "DANGER" black on red
  • "CAUTION DO NOT ENTER" black on yellow
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Material Flow Signage

Used to direct the flow of component materials in the manufacturing process. These signs assist in delivering material to the appropriate work stations. Examples of material flow signage include:
Rack and Shelf Signs: rack signs are 2.375" x 5" and shelf signs are 3" x 2.25". Available with adhesive, velcro or magnetic backing.
Store or Retrieve Signs: Measure 1.25" x 6". Available with adhesive, velcro or magnetic backing.
Line Address Signs: lightweight durable plastic signs with vinyl lettering available in various background and text colors. Single or two-sided available, in two sizes: 4" x 17" and 4" x 24".

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Material Flow Signage
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Container ID Nameplates

Designed to be applied to returnable containers or dunnage. Each nameplate is custom made from .005" polycarbonate, .015" polycarbonate or .006" vinyl with protective laminate. 13 nameplate colors and 5 copy colors are available.  Please contact customer service for custom size or color requirements. Bar coding is also available as a custom option.


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Container ID Nameplates
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Operator Certification Boards

Operator certification boards are used to eliminate or reduce the occurrence of errors by displaying general operating instructions at each work cell. These boards work great at stations where multiple tasks or different processes occur. Operator certification boards can be used to illustrate sequence of work, description of operations, finished component pictures, and general safety requirements such as lockout/tagout or hazardous communication information.

Operator Certification boards come in several styles: flat back (pictured), top bend and side bend. Custom sizes and configurations available upon request. Magnet, velcro and adhesive backings are available. Available colors include beige, black, blue, bright yellow, dark blue, dark red, gray, green, light gray, and white.

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Operator Certification Boards
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Store/Retrieve Signs

Durable and lightweight, constructed from .040" styrene with write-on/wipe-off surface for use with dry erase markers. Available in 3 sizes: 24"H x 36"W, 18"H x 24"W, and 12"H x 18"W. They come with two holes for hanging. Standard color is black text on white background, but custom colors are available upon request.

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Store Sign
Retrieve Sign
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Red Tags and 5S Wheels

UltraPrintTM red tags are used in plants and facilities to separate unused items or materials no longer in use. As a key component of the 5S system, red tag cards help to isolate components that may impede employee productivity, while enhancing the work environment. Available with standard copy on perforated cardstock material in packages of 25. Standard size is 4.375" x 8.75". Special orders available upon request.

UltraprintTM 5S wheels are designed to bring productivity and quality improvements into the office area, specifically for administrative work environments. The 5S wheel is made from a vinyl material with a write-on/wipe/off surface to facilitate tracking key 5S benchmarks. The 5S wheel measures 8" in diameter.

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5S Red Tag
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