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E. D. Farrell Co., Inc. Monthly Newsletter
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Employee Spotlight:
Lee Maloney -
Jamestown Aftermarket Representative
Lee brings to our team six years of experience in customer service for equipment repairs. He has a history of providing quality service and repairs of many makes and models of equipment. More importantly, Lee really listens to what you have to say, and works with you to make the most of your equipment maintenance and repair dollars. Lee has knowledge of safety and personal protective equipment critical to you and your applications from a manufacturing perspective.
lmaloney@edfarrell.com
(716) 393-6095
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Product Feature: Choose the Right Type of Lift Truck
Trying to choose the right type of lift truck for a particular application? These guidelines can help you make a perfect match.
If you think about it, choosing the right type of lift truck is not very different from seeking the perfect mate. In both cases, reliability and trustworthiness are prized characteristics. And-fairy tales about peasants marrying royalty aside-the ability to "fit in" and operate effectively in a particular environment is a major consideration. With so many classes and categories of lift trucks on the market, though, matching the right equipment to an application can be a challenge. So, will you need Yenta, the matchmaker in "Fiddler on the Roof," to help you find "the one"? Probably not. But before you can begin to screen candidates, you'll have to do plenty of research. Here are some guidelines for gathering that information, analyzing it, and making a decision.
FIRST, GET THE FACTS
1. The most basic information required includes a profile of what you're moving: what kinds of products, packages, and containers; their weights, heights, lengths, and widths; whether they're palletized; whether they require special handling; and how many of each type of item is handled per shift. You'll also need basic vehicle data like actual run times, usage in hours, maintenance records, and energy consumption (battery amps or volume of gas), says Keith Allmandinger, senior marketing manager.
2. Next, document the warehouse environment, says Bill Pfleger, president of Yale Distribution, a subsidiary of NACCO Materials Handling Group. Floor conditions, inclines or ramps, doorways, temperature, moisture, and so forth all affect the lift choice, he notes. He also advises conducting a power study to determine whether internal combustion or electric power is most suitable for the environment.
3. Assess the density and type of storage-rack type, configuration, and height; the type and velocity of... check out the rest of the article here.
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Parts Feature: Seats
Know what to look for in quality replacement forklift seats
Today, more and more companies in industries such as construction and warehousing, are using to a greater degree, the workhorse of the work site, the forklift truck. Although the kinds of material that is lifted by a forklift truck at a construction site may be heavier than those used in a warehouse, generally, a driver is seated in the truck to operate it in both scenarios. At some point, however, regardless of whether it is used at a construction site or a consumer product warehouse center, you may need to consider replacing the forklift seat, due to regular wear and tear. When that time comes, it's a good idea to know what to look for in replacement forklift seats, because, like most everything else, no two seats are alike. For the rest of this article and more, Click Here
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Service Feature: Fork Inspection
How to inspect the fork blades on your lift truck
Under normal operating conditions, forks should be inspected daily and given a thorough inspection every six months. Operators should make visual inspection of forks during the pre-start-up check before their work begins. The check will give special attention to permanent distortions and cracks. At six months a thorough inspection of forks should be done. This inspection should be done by a trained individual, to check for any cracks, distortion, and excessive wear on the forks. Forks may need inspections more often, depending on the use of the equipment.
The trained inspector at six months will check the fork blades for wear. Forks are constantly subjected to abrasion by concrete floors, steel shelving, etc. This abrasion can reduce the thickness of a fork until it cannot lift loads up to the designed capacity. The inspector will have a gauge to check for thickness.
The inspector will also check for distortion. Forks can be bent out of shape. Depending on distortion, some forks can be straightened. Check for cracks in heel and hanger. Cracks may appear on forks where attachments are welded on or in the inside radius of the bend area. Periodic inspection using a magnetic particle or dye penetrate test can detect cracks. Contact your forklift supplier or the manufacturer for additional information.
Do not repair your own forks. No one but the fork manufacturer should undertake the repair of forks. Also, do not modify forks without consulting with your forklift supplier. The in-house repair or modification can drastically reduce the strength of the forks.
If replacement is needed, replace with good quality forks. When ordering forks, make sure you are getting high quality forks that will do your lifting jobs safely. Insist on forged forks or ones with an upset heel. In purchasing new forks use the proper forks. Custom-designed forks are designed to handle specific materials such as unusual lifting conditions, spark-free areas, high heat furnace areas, and special object lifting. The best place for information is the company that services or inspects the forklift or even the original manufacturer.
Forks are like forklifts; do not overload the forks. Operators should be aware of the capacity of the forklift and the capacity of the forks. Overloading may bend and weaken forks. Do not exceed the recommended load limit of your lift truck. Each lift truck has a maximum load limit. The load limit is shown on the data plate of the lift truck. This plate should also reflect the attachments that are used on the truck. The original chart is based on the standard forks supplied with the forklift. An eight hundred pound clamp attachment will change the lifting ability of the forklift from standard forks.
Position the load according to the recommended load center on the chart. The load limit of the lift truck decreases as the load center is raised. Do not add extra weight to counterbalance of the forklift. If the back tires come off the ground while lifting a load, the forklift is too small for that particular load. While moving loads, keep loads close to the front wheels to keep lift truck stable.
Forks are important pieces of equipment and should be visually inspected daily. The check should be part of the pre-start-up check list; the forks should be thorough inspected at least every six months. Depending on the tasks required, the thoroughly inspection of the forks might need to be scheduled earlier.
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Safety Feature: Safety and Efficiency
Safety and efficiency are not mutually exclusive in material handling.
Mike Bacidore the editor in chief of Plant Services Magazine explains that BAD safety practices hurt. Learn how managers in plants and warehouses play a key role in ensuring their facilities are safe and efficient. Safe forklift operation should be taught and reinforced as an integrated part of the company's culture. The safe movement of materials in a facility must be a significant consideration when designing, or redesigning, a production area. Learn more by clicking link below:
Plant Services, October Edition
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FORK LIFT OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING
-The Rules Say:
O.S.H.A requires that anyone who operates a powered industrial lift must be trained for that equipment by his employer. E. D. Farrell Co., Inc. has been offering on-site operator training programs that fulfill these requirements in a positive style. Our safety training courses are designed to teach novice as well as the experienced operator the safe way to use your company's material handling equipment. The basic course is instruction using video, lecture, informal discussion, and hands-on evaluation. All material is provided as well as full documentation for your company records. Each operator also receives a wallet-sized card to carry.
-More About The Course:
E. D. Farrell Co., Inc. believes in safety. This course, designed by Yale and implemented by E. D. Farrell Co., Inc. was put together with safety in mind. The course covers counterbalance, narrow aisle, and motorized pallet jacks. It covers the need for daily inspection of your lifts, the reading and understanding of capacity plates on all lifts, and how that information can be used by your operators. We also discuss common accidents and what to do in various situations. Training is normally scheduled during weekdays but special training classes are available after hours and Saturdays for an additional fee. Contact Our Forklift Operator Training Specialists at (716) 668-2722 for more information.
- BASIC OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM
Program materials include videos, speaker support slides, instructor's guide, participant's guide, practice course layouts, operator evaluation sheets, operator daily check lists and more. It allows you to certify your drivers. Participant's guides with daily check lists are sold separately.
b. Completing this program can contribute to:
i. Your company meeting OSHA requirements
ii. Reducing accidents
iii. Improving efficiency and productivity
iv. Reducing product damage
v. Lowering equipment maintenance costs
Purchase Option A.) DVD Format $635.00
Classroom Instruction with "hands-on" practice course
Four types of trucks can be covered:
a.) Counterbalanced
b.) Narrow Aisle
c.) Motorized Hand
d.) Big Pneumatics (Capacities of 13500# to 36000#)
3½ hours Classroom training $420.00
One hour truck training $120.00
Includes: Truck component identification
OSHA required pre-shift inspection
Seat belt regulations
Tip over accidents - Instructions
10-15 minute driver evaluation per driver
per application $ 15.00 ea.
60 minute driver practice course & driver evaluation (each) $120.00
Participant's Guides (one required per employee) (each) $ 6.00
Train The Trainer Instruction (5 hour course) Add 20%
Rental Options per day $ 50.00
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Rental Feature: 5,000 lb Cushion Tire (GLC050VXC)
In the current economy, renting capital equipment such as lift trucks has become an attractive and viable option.
A lot of articles look at the pros and cons of buying versus leasing of material handling equipment. Renting seems to be a minor afterthought. However, given the economic climate over the last couple of years, plus the possibility of new accounting rules, renting has been gaining more status and is now being considered as much of a viable option as buying or leasing.
Buy/Lease vs. Rent
Obviously, one benefit of renting over leasing or buying is that there is no long-term commitment," points out Bill Rowan, president of Sunbelt Industrial Trucks (Dallas, Tex.). This is particularly attractive to companies that have seasonal businesses, where they need additional equipment one or two seasons a year. After each busy season, the company can turn the equipment in, and then rent it again during the next busy season.
However, according to Rowan, a potential downside for the customer to renting is that it ......Check out the rest here
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As always, we appreciate your business, and hope that this newsletter served the same important role we hope to serve for each and every customer. Until our next newsletter, have a great month!
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