What is an Orderpicker?
Written by editor on May 15, 2012 – 4:57 am -You may have seen an Orderpicker in use at a hardware store or at another… 
Tags: Cycle count inventory, order picking, orderpicker, Orderpicking, warehouse inventory
Posted in Electric Forklift, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker | No Comments »
My Forklift Battery Smells Like Rotten Eggs
Written by editor on May 12, 2012 – 11:54 am -Why does my charging forklift battery smell like rotten eggs? Why did my battery fail? What should I do if the battery smells like sulfur? Is the water in my battery causing my battery to fail? What is the warranty on my forklift battery? All these items are discussed.
Tags: battery, battery charger, forklift battery and chargers, forklift battery information, forklift battery maintenance
Posted in Battery Charger, Battery Maintenance, Electric Forklift, Forklift Battery, Forklift Battery & Charger, Lift truck, Warehouse Basics | No Comments »
Materials Handling Trends in 2012
Written by Arturo on May 2, 2012 – 9:15 am -This article discusses the materials handling and warehousing trends for 2012: Labor cost containment and productivity, Lowering maintenance costs, Lowering energy costs, Environmental impact, and Financing flexibility
Tags: lower maintenance costs, reduce energy costs, Warehouse Productivity
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Electric Forklift, Forklift, Hyster, Increase Warehouse Productivity, Materials Handling NEWS, Pallet truck, Reduce Energy Costs, Reduce Forklift Maintenance Costs, Warehouse Equipment, Yale | No Comments »
Do Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Forklifts Make Sense?
Written by editor on March 19, 2012 – 10:18 pm -Fuel cells are emerging technology for forklifts and warehouses. This article looks at the Pros and Cons of fuel cells versus other fuels for lift trucks. Also, an ROI is provided for justifying fuel cells over lead-acid batteries, battery changers and battery rooms.
Tags: fuel cells, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cells for forklifts
Posted in Battery Charger, Cost reduction strategies, Electric Forklift, Forklift, Forklift Battery & Charger, Fuel Cells for Forklifts, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Warehouse Best Practices, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »
Forklift Aisle Requirements – Best Warehouse Layouts
Written by editor on October 8, 2011 – 12:07 pm -Guide to designing forklift aisle dimensions based on the type of lift truck. Wide aisles, narrow aisles and very narrow aisles are explained. With this article, you will be able to budget space and layout a warehouse and set the rack to rack dimension based on whether you are using an orderpicker, turret truck, reach or deep reach and stand up counterbalanced forklift truck.
Tags: Create a Warehouse Plan, crown reach truck, Design warehouse, Double Deep Forklift, Forklift, forklift aisles, Lift truck, orderpicker, Pallet Rack Design, Pallet racking, rack, Raymond Dockstocker, Reach Truck, Swing Reach Truck, Turret Truck, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, Warehouse Shelving, warehouse space efficiency, Warehousing Guide, Yale Order Selector OS030EC
Posted in Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Electric Forklift, Forklift, How to..., Hyster, LP Forklift, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Orderpicker, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Pallet truck, Propane Forklift, Reach truck, Reach Truck, Storage, Structural Racking, Swing Reach Truck, The Warehouse, Training & Education, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle | 1 Comment »
Forklift Battery Model and Serial Number
Written by Administrator on May 16, 2011 – 7:49 am -Finding the model and serial number on a forklift battery can be deceiving. Many will write down the model number on the side of the battery tray, when in fact the battery model and serial number are stamped on the top of the battery in the lead terminal post. This article will guide you to help you find the model and serial number. You may want to find a price or source a replacement battery for your forklift. This article will help you find the information you need.
Tags: battery, battery charger, Battery for a Crown, Battery for a Hyster, Battery for a Raymond, Battery for a Toyota, Battery for a Yale, Battery Model Number, Battery Serial Number, Deka Battery, Enersys Batteries, forklift battery, forklift battery and chargers, forklift battery information, forklift battery maintenance, GNB Exide Battery
Posted in Electric Forklift, Forklift, Forklift Battery, Forklift Battery & Charger, How to..., Training & Education | 2 Comments »
NEWS: Viccaro Equipment is acquired by HILO-Yale Industrial Trucks
Written by Administrator on March 29, 2011 – 9:52 am -Two New York area lift truck dealers merge: Viccaro Equipment and HILO-Yale. To be called HILO Materials Handling Group.
Tags: Forklift Dealer, Hyster, Lift truck, Long Island, LP forklift, New York, Yale Forklifts
Posted in Electric Forklift, Forklift, Hyster, Lift truck, LP Forklift, Materials Handling, Materials Handling NEWS, Press Release, Propane Forklift, Yale | No Comments »
Video: Yale’s new lift truck features at ProMat 2011
Written by Administrator on March 22, 2011 – 10:20 am -Video: Yale show off new features of its lift trucks at ProMat 2011
Tags: buy a forklift, Hyster, Materials Handling Equipment, MPE060 Electric Pallet Truck, NR45EA Reach, Reach Truck, Yale Forklift, Yale Lift Trucks, Yale Pallet Jack, Yale Reach Truck
Posted in AC Motors, Electric Forklift, Forklift, Lift truck, Order picking, Pallet truck, ProMat 2011, Reach Truck, Video | No Comments »
Video: Nuvera shows off hydrogen fuel cells for lift trucks at Promat 2011
Written by Administrator on March 22, 2011 – 10:08 am -Video: Hydrogen fuel cells are a viable alternative to lead acid batteries in lift trucks, says Nuvera
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Video: Hyster talks about new features on the J30XN Four Wheel Counterbalance Rider Forklift
Written by editor on March 21, 2011 – 7:28 pm -VIDEO: Hyster introduces new features on the J30XN Four Wheel Counterbalance Rider. Melissa from Warehouse IQ interviews Brett Schemerhorn to get the inside scoop. Video coverage from the show floor at ProMat 2011.
Posted in AC Motors, Electric Forklift, Forklift, Forklift Battery & Charger, Lift truck, ProMat 2011 | No Comments »
