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1. Don’t pay more than you need to It is important to really understand your company’s pallet jack application. Is your pallet’s maximum weight capacity 500 lbs. or 10,000 LBS? Standard pallet jacks have a maximum lifting capacity of 3-5,500 LBS. Manual pallet jacks with higher capacities are much more expensive, so avoid purchasing one […]

Lifting Mechanism: Hydraulic Cylinder Able to lift thousands of pounds, forklifts derive their power from two intertwining mechanisms: a pair of hydraulic cylinders and a pair of roller chain pulleys. The lift handle is wired to an electrical air pump at the base of the machine. When pressed, the handle activates the air pump, which

Forklifts are a type of machinery used primarily for moving heavy things. Since the invention of forklifts, workers are able to move materials easily to different locations. These machines help workers to increase their productivity and eliminate the strain on the body caused by lifting heavy objects. Safety Before the invention of forklifts, many factories

Hastened by the demands of the Paris Climate Agreement and continued reminders that the time for effective climate action is beginning to run out, the global transition to electrification is now inevitable.   The good news for those in the materials handling sector is that the recent technological advances, including the introduction of next-generation forklift

Around the world, despite the increased emphasis on workplace safety, the number of serious accidents involving forklifts remains high. According to the United States’ National Safety Council, in 2021 forklift accidents caused 70 work-related deaths across the country.   “The main forklift safety issues faced by materials handling operations include ensuring the correct training and

Designed to meet customer specifications, this vertical spindle attachment lifts and rotates rolls and ejects rolls from the lifting attachment utilizing full electric power capabilities. This lifting solution requires no manual operation.   A combination of three electric motors allows the attachment to grip the roll core, rotate the roll and eject the roll from

This roll handling equipment with vertical spindle attachment is used to lift, handle and rotate rolls or reels of film by gripping the roll core of the reel and is available in a wide range of sizes and configurations as standard, with a maximum lifting weight of up to 300 kg.   For applications outside

The hinged vertical spindle attachment was designed at the request of customers in the food industry to handle rolls of film and foil in a clean room environment. The packaging machine is located in a confined space with limited access to the rolls and loading refreshment spindles.   The customized vertical spindle features a hinged

here are many industries that depend on the ability to efficiently move products and materials in a warehouse for shipping, storage, and other purposes.  Any inefficiencies or interruption of the material movement can lower the productivity of a company and hurt their bottom line. This makes it extremely important to not only have a good