When Should a Forklift have Preventative Maintenance Done?
Written by editor on May 26, 2012 – 6:54 pm -Guide to when service and maintenance should be performed on a lift truck. Forklifts are required to have regular inspection and repair according to OSHA. This article explains some of the ins and outs of preventative maintenance on an industrial truck.
Tags: Forklift, Lift truck, scheduled maintenance, service and repair
Posted in AC Motors, Forklift, Lift truck, LP Forklift, Pallet truck, Preventative Maintenance, Safety, Warehouse Best Practices | 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. Topics covered include Fleet Optimization and Forklift design improvements.
Tags: fleet optimization, 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 »
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, turning aisle, Turret Truck, Very Narrow Aisle, 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 | 3 Comments »
Video Tour: IKEA distribution center
Written by Arturo on June 10, 2011 – 7:44 am -See automated full pallet stackers operating a extraordinary heights. Also show are orderpicking pallet trucks.
Tags: VIDEO Warehouse & Distribution Center tour
Posted in AS/RS, Automation, Design a Warehouse, Distribution Center Tours, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Pallet truck, Storage, Video, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »
Average Price of a Forklift
Written by Administrator on April 26, 2011 – 10:54 pm -What is the price for a forklift, lift truck reach truck, orderpicker, turret truck, pallet jack or stacker?
Tags: Lift truck, Materials Handling Equipment, Pricing
Posted in Forklift, Lift truck, Narrow Aisle, Orderpicker, Pallet truck, Pricing, Reach truck, The Warehouse, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Equipment | 1 Comment »
Forklift Life Expectancy
Written by Administrator on April 8, 2011 – 11:29 pm -How many years will my forklift last? How old will a forklift get before it needs to be retired and replaced? What helps a lift truck last longer? What shortens a fork truck’s life? How do I calculate a lift trucks’ total cost of ownership? What is the benchmark for maintenance and repair costs on a forklift? How many hours will a forklift run for before needing to be replaced? Can an electric forklift operate outside?
Tags: Forklift maintenance, Forklift repair, Lift truck, total cost of ownership
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Pallet truck, Preventative Maintenance | 2 Comments »
Strategies to Reduce Warehousing Costs
Written by Arturo on April 2, 2011 – 12:06 pm -How do I optimize my warehouse for space and productivity? How do I narrow the aisles in my racking? How do I save labor and time in my warehouse operation? How do I improve my warehousing processes? How do I reduce my insurance costs for my warehouse operation? How do I save electricity in my warehouse? How do I save on propane costs for my forklift fleet? These questions answered and more.
Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Design a Warehouse, Forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Pallet Rack, Pallet truck, Storage, The Warehouse, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | 2 Comments »
Video: Hyster’s new W40Z Palette Truck at ProMat 2011
Written by Administrator on March 22, 2011 – 10:39 am -Video: Hyster’s new W40Z Palette Truck at ProMat 2011
Tags: buy a forklift, Hyster, Lift truck, Materials Handling Equipment
Posted in High Frequency Charger, Hyster, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Pallet Jack, Pallet truck, ProMat 2011 | 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 »
Lift Trucks Explained – A Materials Handling Primer
Written by editor on March 12, 2011 – 9:40 am -New to materials handling? Thinking about buying a lift truck and were wondering about the different types and uses of material handling equipment? Here is primer on the various types and uses of what most people refer to as “forklifts”.
Tags: Description of Forklifts and Lift Trucks, Forklift Definitions, Lift truck, Lift Truck Training, LP forklift, Materials Handling Equipment, pallet jack, Pallet Jack Patent, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Electric Forklift, Forklift, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Hyster, Lift truck, LP Forklift, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Order picking, Orderpicker, Pallet Jack, Pallet truck, Propane Forklift, Reach truck, Swing Reach Truck, Training & Education, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Equipment | 7 Comments »
