|
Feature Article: Proper Fork and Chain Inspection
Worn forks and chains reduce the safe lifting capacity of your forklifts and increase the risk of catastrophic failure, injury and death.
This Feature Article guides you through proper inspection techniques and what you need to look for to ensure safe working operation. Read more.... Previous Feature Articles
|
Get a Great Deal Right Now on a Quality Pallet Jack by Mitsubishi
- 5,500lb capacity
 - C-channel forks for added durability
- One-piece pump
- Ergonomic handle
- 6 month parts & labor warranty, one year on pump
$329 plus tax/delivery
Call for discounts on 5 or more
Give us a call at 631-661-5050 for more information or to place an order. Or email our sales department
|
Hidden Dangers That Reduce Forklift Capacity
Your warehouse or factory moves quickly and things can become dangerous very quickly. There are obvious things that can reduce the ability of your lift trucks to safely lift products like:
- Adding or changing forklift attachments
- Changing your Load Center (LC) or adding fork extensions
- Changing your types of forks
There are other things you want to keep in mind that can create a very dangerous situation with regards to capacity and that includes: - Worn forks or chains (a 10% wear in your forks reduces the capacity by 20%!)
- Changing tire types or sizes (your lift truck is rated using factory OEM tires. Changing types or sizes of tires, even a small change, can effect safe lifting capacity)
- Handling odd shaped loads (if palletized materials are odd shaped or you are lifting products with uneven weight distribution, be sure the heaviest part of the load is closest to the backrest
For a great load calculator visit the folks at www.lifttruckcapacitycalculator.com |
