Any industrial environment is full of heavy items that need to be moved up, down and sideways. Maybe it’s a pallet loaded with finished goods that needs to be raised off the floor for shrink wrapping. Maybe it’s components that need to be loaded into a machine for assembly. Or maybe it’s a large product that’s being worked on.
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are creating a fundamental change in the material handling industry. The longer runtimes, longer lifespan, fast charge capability, and reduced cost of ownership make adoption of lithium-ion power a clear decision.
When you think about material handling equipment in the construction industry, forklifts may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Front end loaders, back hoes, and conveyors may be what you think of right off the bat.
Are you running out of space in your current warehouse or distribution center? Have you considered moving up?
Does that headline scare you? Well, it should if you rely on electric forklifts. Yikes!
Most folks don’t associate forklifts with farming. Tractors and combines, sure. Forklifts and other material handling equipment, not so much.
But as the need for increased speed and efficiency in agriculture has grown, modern material handling solutions have replaced tractors on farms of all types. Supplies and seed are regularly delivered on pallets, so forklifts are quickly becoming a staple of the modern American farm. Farmers looking to expand or who want to store more seed, produce, or supplies need the extra oomph that a lift truck brings.
Forklift tires are essential to your equipment’s safe operation. Worn tires can cause accidents and harm forklift operators. Let’s review the why and when of forklift tire replacement.
Your forklift’s tires impact the efficiency of the forklift’s operation. A review of the types and applications of forklift tires is provided in this article.
A forklift’s tires are its foundation. The truck’s weight, the weight of the load, plus the weight of the operator all rest on the tires. Beyond carrying weight, tires provide a solid, stable base for the forklift and are the vehicle’s only shock absorption and suspension system.
Let’s all celebrate National Forklift Safety Day by staying safe every day!
It’s time to add a forklift to your fleet. Maybe it’s a replacement for an existing truck that’s outlived its usefulness. Or maybe your operation has evolved and requires more capacity or different capabilities.
Battery charging areas or rooms have certain requirements and the location can help or hinder traffic flow and productivity.
When is a short-term rental a good business decision?
You’ve probably heard of ergonomics, the study of people's efficiency in their working environment, but have you ever considered how ergonomics can improve the productivity of your operation?
Farming is hard work. As if dealing with unpredictable weather weren’t enough, there’s the volatile market, the physical demands, and the unpredictability of livestock and crops. Most farmers embrace technology that makes their job easier and depend on the lifting power of forklift trucks.
This blog post will focus on the lumberyard environment and examine factors to consider when purchasing forklifts.
When your operation needs to add a forklift, one of the earliest decisions you’ll face is “should I buy, rent or lease?” This post will focus on the lease versus buy decision and explain the advantages of the primary types of leases.
Downtime is a dirty word. We hate it. YOU, hate it. It is more than an “inconvenience”—it is expensive. Let’s discuss how you can avoid downtime as much as possible and keep your business—and your forklifts—moving forward.
Do you have good visibility into your forklift fleet's status? Have you asked yourself whether a forklift is worth the money you're spending to run it? Have you evaluated your forklifts productivity and decided you might have too many or not exactly the right machine for the job or space they are operating in? Read this article for clarification and call us for some free tools to help in your data analyzing and decision-making process.
Are you facing a space crunch? Can’t afford the messy workflow interruption of a construction project? Need an added space solution that offers long-term flexibility? High-quality modular office and other prefab solution installations require just a few people and are done in hours. Sound interesting? Read on . . .
Forklift tires do more than roll your lift truck around your facility. They also impact operator health, the efficiency of the forklift, and accident prevention. This article will review the types of forklift tires, the environments each is suited for, and how the right tire selection, use, and replacement can impact your operation.
Forklift seats take a beating—and so do your operators! Let’s talk about when, why & how to replace forklift seats.
Moving and stacking pallets doesn’t always require a ride-on forklift truck.
Electric, LP or diesel, oh my! Which type of forklift should you buy?
Here are some guidelines to keep your forklift’s batteries performing and lasting as they should.
In this article we compare forklift battery types by looking at power and energy, charging, maintenance, safety and more.
How much lift capacity do I need in a forklift? Join us for a discussion where we consider a load’s shape, size, and weight distribution and how they influence the forklift’s ability to handle the load.
Each forklift uses chains coupled with hydraulic pressure in order to move the forks up and down. As a result, your forklift’s chains carry the load of thousands of pounds each day. Since they’re so pivotal to the operation of your machine, it’s important that you’re checking them often for signs of excessive wear or breakage.
When outfitting your operation with expensive machinery such as forklifts, there are times and circumstances when renting instead of purchasing just makes good business sense.
Your forklifts have costs associated with operation and it’s important that you know how much each one costs you per hour of operation.
Fleet management refers to the collection, analysis and use of critical equipment data to improve productivity and reduce costs. Fleet management programs, such as Morrison’s free Maintenance Logistics:MX online program, keep a fleet running efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Just as you want to wear the most comfortable and effective shoes on your feet to depending on the job you are doing, good, proper tires on your lift truck are critical when considering the longevity of your equipment.
So many workplace accidents, injuries and fatalities can be prevented with proper training. In this article, we review potential safety hazards, how to train forklift operators effectively, and the importance of paying attention to potentially hazardous workplace conditions.