Doosan has unveiled the new 7 series B18/20T electric forklifts: Oil Cooled Disc Brakes - 3 to 5 double sided discs per wheel.  The discs are submerged in oil, keeping them cool and limiting wear, making them virtually maintenance free. Guardian Stability System - the optional GSS further ensures workplace safety by monitoring truck...

Move with efficiency... Having the right tools in a distribution center, warehouse - whatever you call it- is essential to utilize best practices. One way to increase efficiency and productivity is to keep up with the technology when it comes to your material handling equipment.  Something that can easily be trained to use, maneuverable in...

A forklift is an important piece of equipment for any warehouse to have, but what type of forklift is the best? According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are seven classifications of forklifts, categorized as Class I – VII. Class I forklifts or electric motor rider trucks; Class II, which are electric...

When you incorporate accessories into your forklifts on the job, you get twice the power, with increased efficiency and versatility. Boost the usability of your most useful factory or warehouse machine — the mighty forklift — to transform its abilities from just a standard lift truck. Not only do you save time with more efficient operations,...

There are many different safety features that come standard on today’s forklifts. Features like steering wheel horn, rear grab bar horn, back up alarms, headlights, rear lights, signal lights, and strobe lights are all typical standard safety features, however there is a newer piece of technology that is proving to be a vital safety feature for...

Many organizations consider forklifts to be one of the most vital parts or their operation. The type of parts purchased have a direct impact on the efficiency and profitability of an enterprise. The main questions to ask when ordering parts: Should I use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) forklift parts all the time? What are the performance...

Operators must be trained in the proper use of attachments because they alter the performance of the forklift.  Attachments affect the truck's performance by changing its center of gravity, visibility, and capacity.  These are the federal OSHA regulations and descriptions of forklift attachment installation and use: Common...

During the summer months fork lifts encounter extreme temperature changes. Operating under these conditions can and will affect the cooling systems of any internal combustion engine.  As a result, the unit can overheat. Th­ere are several factors that contribute to forklifts overheating, but the most common factors are low coolant, radiator or...

In the material handling industry, many people use the terms ‘preventative’ and ‘routine’ interchangeably when in fact they are worlds apart. Everyone needs to know the difference. The definition of routine maintenance is simple, small-scale activities (usually requiring only minimal skills or training) associated with regular (daily,...

Sometimes buying a new forklift just isn't in the budget.  Used forklifts are a clear alternative.  Here are a few pointers to point you in the right direction: Used forklifts should really only be used in a single shift situation, no more than 4-5 hours a day, each day of the week Know what capacity and height you need There are...