With a world population of roughly eight billion and growing, food manufacturers are constantly looking to optimize the production process. Businesses can increase their output efficiency by using material-handling equipment such as forklifts. Forklifts are power-operated industrial vehicles used to lift and move he..
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The Ultimate Guide to Cherry Picker Forklifts
When you mention the word “forklift” most people think of an industrial machine with an operator behind a wheel, lifting or moving pallets with the fork and mast. This makes traditional forklifts ideal for warehouses. There is another class of forklifts, though, that are extremely versatile, and that’s that cherr..
Unconventional Uses of Forklifts: Beyond the Warehouse
Forklifts have been around for more than 100 years. The first forklift, called the Trucktractor, was invented in 1917 and was used to move supplies across factory floors. It would take a few years before the first generation of forklifts began to look like they do today. Since its invention, forklift have become an ..
Understanding Forklift Error Codes: A Troubleshooting Guide
When a forklift is running smoothly, so too is the warehouse. But when a forklift starts to have mechanical problems and flashes an error code, things can come to a halt. After all, it’s one thing to be able to drive a forklift, it’s another thing to understand the strange codes that can pop up on the digital displ..
Forklifts vs. Reach Trucks: What Is the Difference?
Forklifts are an integral part of warehouse management and material handling. But, since warehouses have limited space and can become more cramped with products, the best way to create additional room is to make aisles more narrow and taller. This kind of layout can be problematic for regular forklifts, which are be..
Staying Safe on the Job: Common Health Risks and Preventive Measures for Forklift Operators
Forklifts are a commonplace in a wide variety of industries, from construction, to manufacturing, shipping, dockyards, and warehouses. They help improve business efficiency, productivity, and performance. For many businesses, the forklift is the backbone to its daily operations. That said, because forklifts are so b..
Electric vs. Internal Combustion: Which Forklift Is Right for You?
There are a wide variety of forklifts available, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. When choosing the right forklift for your material handling needs, it’s imperative that you take the forklift fuel option, engine, fuel type, capacity, and lift height into consideration. Related: How To Choose ..
Everything You Need to Know About Telescopic Forklifts
Telescopic forklifts are an essential piece of equipment for many businesses, providing the user with unparalleled load capacity and the ability to lift loads to heights that cannot be reached by standard forklift models. In this blog post, we will explore what a telescopic forklift is, the benefits it can provide, how..
Common Forklift Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Forklifts are heavy-duty industrial machines used in warehouses to help move materials safely and efficiently. Although forklifts can be very useful, they can also cause severe injuries and even death if not used correctly. It's important for businesses and warehouses that use forklifts to understand the common forklif..
The Correct Way to Charge a Forklift Battery
Charging a forklift battery is essential for its peak performance. Forklifts have batteries that are usually lead-acid, which require regular charging to maintain the life and health of the battery. It’s important to follow proper charging instructions to get the most out of your battery and extend its lifespan; othe..