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...

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...

Just like you do spring cleaning for your house, you should be doing it for your material handling equipment, too! Here are some tips and observations you'll want to read to ensure that you are keeping your equipment maintained and working efficiently. It is required by OSHA that you have operators utilize a daily check list and provide...