How Counterweight Design Affects Electric Forklift Stability A warehouse operator eases an electric forklift toward a loading dock with a full pallet raised chest-high, and something about the way the machine settles into the turn tells a story before anyone…
Introduction to Forklifts What is a forklift? A forklift, also known as a lift truck and fork truck, is a machine that can carry, lift, and transport heavy materials for a short distance. You can find these machines at warehouses,…
Forklift safety is basically about coming down to a single thing: knowing how to operate the controls. Besides the forklift training and practice that all operators usually have, you also need to know the specific model you are using. Controls…
The following checklist shows the order of tasks an electric forklift operator must do from the moment they consider using it until after they finish. 1. Pre-Operation Inspection When using an electric forklift, the most important thing to do prior…
Forklift capacity is the ability to handle materials which is a critical factor determining the weight a forklift can lift and transport safely. This capacity is usually expressed in pounds or kilograms and is specified by the manufacturer based on…