Forklifts

New Partnership to Improve Client Demand Challenges

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With the increase for client demands in the material handling business, Bastian Solutions has announced a partnership with Seegrid. According to insiders, they both fulfill client demands and both companies are satisfied with partnership. Referencing the partnership, National Account Manager for Seegrid stated “Seegrid is very happy to partner with Bastian Solutions. The innovation and … Read more

The Importance of Forklift Preventive Maintenance

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Preventive Maintenance Makes Everyone HappyToo often big business tries to cut back on doing preventive maintenance in attempts to cut back on overhead. Small to medium sized business will often try to do the same. This is a huge mistake and ends up costing more in the long run. In this post we will discuss the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) and how not participating in a PM program in regards to your equipment is the same as just breaking it yourself.

Gaining Control of the Situation

Preventive maintenance is the foundation of any maintenance strategy. Having a strategy in place means that you schedule 80% of your maintenance at least a week in advance without losing any equipment. Some of you are thinking this is impossible because you would need an extra forklift as the ones you are currently using are going nearly 24/7 as it is. No, you do not need an extra, you are already short one.

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Forklift Safety in Public Places

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Is it legal to operate a forklift on a public road or highway? The answer is “No”. Because a forklift is used for material handling, it is considered a “special purpose” vehicle. As a result, it cannot be driven legally under its own power on public roads or in public parking lots. Forklift safety should always … Read more

Forklift Basketball

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Are you looking to have some fun at the workplace? One forklift operator in the United Kingdom is spending time playing basketball with his favorite vehicle. Check out forklift basketball:

Making Your Workplace Safe For Changing Forklift Batteries

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Industrial forklifts that are battery powered are used in an increasing variety of manufacturing and warehouse operations. Today’s electric batteries provide benefits like reduced emission, which helps many businesses (from small, family-owned groups to large corporations), achieve “green” goals regarding environmental responsibility. The other obvious benefits of today’s electric lift trucks are longer running times … Read more

Proper Forklift Operation Prevents Injury and Product Damage

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Every material handling operation requires different equipment and tools, depending on the types of material you’re moving around. Handling large items and material often requires a lift truck. Deciding when to invest in a forklift, and which one to buy, is a common challenge faced by businesses. Likewise, once the lift truck is purchased, it’s … Read more

Forecast Expects Equipment Rental to Grow 16 Percent in 2013

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Equipment rental in the United States is on the rise and more contractors and homeowners are renting equipment instead of spending more on new equipment or fleet purchases, says marketing information specialist and rental industry consultant Frank Manfredi. Manfredi & Associates – based in Mundelein, Illinois – predicts in its 2013 Rental Industry Forecast that … Read more

Sysco Foods, Walmart Use Fuel Cells to Cut Costs, Emissions

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Toyota forklift
A Toyota fuel cell-powered forklift prototype

Fuel cells are devices that convert fuel into electricity using a chemical reaction involving oxygen or another oxidizing agent. Unlike batteries, fuel cells need constant supplies of the fuel and of oxygen. But as long as those are supplied, the fuel cell can produce electricity continually. The fuel they use might be hydrogen, natural gas or methanol.

The most famous early use of fuel cells was creating power for NASA space capsules, satellites and probes. Today they can be found in various commercial and industrial buildings, particularly in out-of-the-way or hard-to-access areas. Fuel cells can power virtually any vehicle, including cars, boats and forklifts. A recent article from Fuel Cell Today, published online at https://www.fuelcelltoday.com/ , poses the question of whether or not successful utilization of fuel cells in regions including the U.S. materials handling equipment industry will spread to other parts of the world.

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New Forklift Safety System Crossing Guard Prevents Injuries

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A new forklift collision avoidance system from Flow-Rite Safety Solutions is designed to increase safety in the material handling industry where forklifts are used. The patent-pending system is called Crossing Guard and its manufacturer says the product detects potential accident victims in warehouses and other business environments using infrared, ultrasound (or combination) sensors, with an … Read more