Forklifts

Early Materials Handling Job Made Lasting Impression on University President

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Minor events that happen to us when we are younger can make an important and lasting impression that can be felt throughout our lives, Letourneau University President Dale Lunsford recently told a group of incoming students at the school, which is located in Longview, Texas. During the university’s annual convocation chapel, which was held August 26, Lunsford told a group … Read more

Forklift and Crane Used to Transport Obese Man to Hospital

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Workers in Saudi Arabia used a forklift to transport a man weighing more than 1,000 lbs. to a local hospital for treatment, according to news reports. Khaled Mohsin Shaeri, who authorities said weighed 610 kg — or  1,345 lbs. — was transported from his hometown of Jizan to the Saudi capital city of Riyadh via a special-equipped military airplane and then off-loaded using a forklift, which then brought him to a hospital.

Because of his enormous weight, Shaeri, 20, had been unable to leave his bedroom for the past two and a half years, but thanks to Saudi King Abdullah, who personally financed the transport operation, he was able to get medical care for his condition. A cousin told Reuters that Shaeri had contracted an unspecified disease when he was a child that caused him to rapidly put on weight, and he soon became bedridden.

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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Launches Technologically Advanced Forklift Line

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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. has introduced a new line of Jungheinrich forklifts that can be integrated with its warehouse navigational system that allows manager to operate the vehicles using Radio Frequency Identification chips and Wi-Fi. The Jungheinrich EFX 510/413 man-down turret trucks offer enhanced process security to ensure correct product storage, according to a … Read more

Operator of the Year Contest Promotes Workplace Safety

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A contest that recognizes safe and productive workplace practices has resulted in fewer accidents and an overall improvement in workplace safety, according to the contest’s sponsor, Toyota Material Handling UK. Since 2008, the company has been motivating employers and training organizations to improve the safety and efficiency of the workplace by sponsoring the RTITB Operator … Read more

How to Tell If Your Forklift Tires Need to Be Replaced

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Unlike cars and trucks, material handling equipment such as forklifts, power jacks and other heavy machinery don’t typically have suspensions. As a result, their tires take the full brunt of every impact, bump and scrape, causing them to deteriorate faster than car or truck tires. So how can you tell when your tires need to be … Read more

Toyota Material Handling Europe Going Paperless

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Toyota Material Handling Europe is the leading provider of warehouse and forklift equipment who have selected OB10, the global e-Invoicing network to bring the benefits of invoice automation to its community of suppliers. The network moderates the invoice-to-pay process and provides straight-through processing and prompt payment for suppliers. Toyota Material Handling Europe is focusing on … Read more

Deal Struck with Overseas Material Handling Company

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Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has recently been awarded an order to supply of 20 reachstackers and 20 forklift trucks for Pacific Materials Handling; which is one of their primary retailers. The order will be delivered during Cargotec’s 2013 second quarter. The delivery is scheduled for quarter three in 2013. This order will dramatically increase … Read more

Clean Energy Fuels BMW’s Forklift Fleet

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With Plug Power’s recent expansion with BMW Manufacturing Co., has brought its clean energy fleet to 275 units. Thus, making it the largest fleet in North America. BMW Manufacturing Co. has a firm commitment to being economically friendly, as well as improving and incorporating modern technology in its production processes. In 2003, BMW equipped more … Read more

Telescopic Handlers and Boom Attachments for Forkifts

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Telescopic Handlers and Forklift Boom Attachments
Telescopic Handler

A telescopic handler is sort of a hybrid between a forklift and a crane. Its versatile telescopic arm can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle and the end can be fitted with various attachments, including a bucket, pallet forks, a muck grab or a lift table. This sort of vehicle is used widely in industry and agriculture.

It’s commonly fitted with pallet forks to move loads to and from areas not accessible by forklifts. For example, a telescopic handler can be used to remove pallets from a trailer and place them on rooftops or other high places. It is often used instead of a crane, which is not always practical or cost-efficient.

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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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