Forklifts Blog

A pallet of frozen goods leaves the freezer, crosses a cold dock, and heads for a waiting refrigerated trailer. Within seconds, the forklift carrying it has moved through several temperature zones, each with its own humidity level. Few warehouse environments are as hard on equipment as this one. A forklift that performs well in a[...]

Safe forklift operation depends on every employee following consistent procedures throughout each shift. Properly trained and authorized operators, thorough pre-use inspections, and effective separation between pedestrians and moving equipment form the foundation of a safe workplace. When these practices are overlooked, several small problems can combine into serious hazards. An operator unfamiliar with a specific[...]

Every time a forklift raises a load, tilts the mast, or operates an attachment, the hydraulic system creates a corresponding demand on the engine. The hydraulic pump converts engine power into fluid flow and pressure, with flow primarily influencing actuator speed and pressure determining the force required to move or hold a load. As load[...]