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Want to Reduce Downtime? Don’t Neglect your Forklift Battery.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Battery_Maintenance Forklift Forklift_Battery Forklift_Service Industrial_Battery Maintenance Material_Handling
A major setback in any operation is downtime. Taking good care of your forklift battery is one way to avoid unplanned work stoppages. Let’s review proper battery and charger maintenance to see how the right process will keep your forklift fleet operating at its best capacity.
read moreShow Your Forklift Some Love with Regular Maintenance.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cascade Cascade_Attachments Certified_Training Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Service Maintenance Material_Handling
Whether you’re purchasing or renting your first forklift or adding to your current fleet, understanding the basics of forklift maintenance is critical to making sure you’re getting longevity from your lift truck. Just like any other vehicle, forklifts require regular maintenance and repairs to perform well.
read moreIt’s Decision Time—Should We Buy or Rent Our Next Forklift?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Fleet_Management Forklift Forklift_Rental Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Material_Handling UniCarriers_Forklifts
The time has come when you need to add to your forklift fleet. Perhaps your business has grown, and the demands of your forklift fleet have increased. Or maybe it’s time to replace an aging lift truck. The big question remains—should you buy or rent and how do you decide?
read moreBrrr! Is Your Forklift Fleet Ready for Cold Weather?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Safety Forklift_Service Forklifts Material_Handling OSHA Reach_Truck Safety Service Service_Agreement
Frost is in the air and the days are short—yes, winter has arrived in NEPA. Just as lift trucks need extra care for hot weather, precautions for cold-weather months are equally important. Low temps can severely impact a forklifts’ ability to perform to its best capacity. Issues like tubing leaks, dead batteries, and cracked radiators can be the result of not having your forklift cold-weather ready.
read moreFleet Management Systems—Technology to Improve the Bottom Line
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Fleet_Management Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Safety Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Maintenance Material_Handling Technology
Here, there, and everywhere—new technology is developing at rapid rates. With advances taking place in so many areas of the material-handling industry, how can technology impact the management of your forklift fleet? What processes will improve by knowing everything from what the operator is doing at all times, to specific vehicle performance? Better labor management, fleet optimization, and planned vehicle maintenance to name a few.
read moreAre You Ready for Material Handling Peak Season? Evaluate Now.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cross_Docking Distribution Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Rental Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Manufacturing Pallet_Jack Sales Service UniCarriers_Forklifts Walkie_Pallet Warehouse
Peak season is on the horizon in the material-handling industry. Distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, in particular, will be gearing up to take advantage of this busy period. And we're all familiar with retailers hustling to stock their shelves during this hectic time of the year. Preparation for this higher-than-average volume is key to meeting the challenge.
read moreBeating The Heat—Is Your Forklift Fleet Up To It?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Service Forklifts Maintenance Safety Service
In NE Pennsylvania, we are officially in the “dog days of summer.” Those sweltering days, typically being the hottest, most uncomfortable part of the summer. Not only are humans (and even our dogs) affected by the hot weather, but our equipment works harder too. In the fast-paced material-handling industry these “dog days” come with additional challenges. Maintenance of your forklift fleet is critical during times of temperature extremes.
read moreLet’s Hear it for Spring Cleaning—Forklift Style!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Electric_Forklift Forklift_Parts Forklift_Service Forklifts Maintenance Material_Handling Service UniCarriers_Forklifts
After a long, unpredictable winter in NE Pennsylvania, we welcome Spring—celebrating the promise of warmer weather and longer days. But as we eagerly await golf, gardening and all things outdoors; let’s shift to the task of Spring cleaning—forklift style.
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