Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Fall Protection and Safety

Game-Changing MEWP Fall Protection & Safety Tips You Should Know Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS) have been a game-changer in terms of convenience and productivity in working at elevated heights. They are widely used in construction, maintenance, utility installation, and repair, as well as a myriad of other applications. Their convenience, however, comes with a…

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CLARK SEC20-35 Series Takes SMART, STRONG, and SAFE Electric Forklifts to a New Level

HIGHER CAPACITY – PROGRAMMABLE PERFORMANCE…OPTIONAL Li-ION BATTERY…THE NEW SEC20-325 Electric Forklift SERIES HAS IT ALL! Now you can make the switch from IC to electric forklifts without being concerned about the loss of capacity, performance, or durability. The new four-wheel SEC20-35 forklift series checks all the boxes for efficiency, ease of operation, and high productivity.…

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7 Tips to Avoid Forklift Theft

Forklift Theft is a Bigger Issue Than You Might Imagine  “ Hey, where’d you get that forklift?” — “It fell off a truck”  Yes, forklifts do “fall off trucks,” or in other terms, get stolen. And while forklift theft is not headline news, over 300 forklifts are reported stolen in any given year in the…

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How to Calculate Minimum Forklift Aisle Width

What Forklifts Work Best for Different Forklift Aisle Widths? The forklift operator’s worst nightmare: getting wedged in an aisle that’s too narrow for the forklift and the load that you just picked up. Must not have heeded the minimum forklift aisle width rule. How do you avoid that unpleasant scenario? Simple. Pay attention to the…

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The Apex Pros Tips for Using an Electric Forklift for Outdoor Use

So, Can I Use My Electric Forklifts Outdoors? We hear that question a lot. And the good news is… you CAN use your electric forklifts to pitch in with the outdoor work, but there are several considerations to understand first. The electric forklift– especially the lithium-ion battery-powered forklift– is rapidly replacing internal combustion (IC) for…

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Here’s How to Pick the Right Pallet Jacks for the Job

Check Out the Apex Pallet Jack Selection Guide In the world of material-handling vehicles, pallet jacks appear to be the most basic; however, they can range from simple manual pallet movers to ride-on models that rival the convenience and utility of forklifts –just in a smaller, more budget-friendly, and more agile package. A big advantage…

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What to Know About Forklift Opportunity Charging & Fast Charging

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Is Opportunity Charging, Conventional, OR Fast Charging Best For Your Business? The goal of most warehouse managers running a multi-shift operation is to maximize velocity. That is, to speed the flow of goods from the receiving to the outgoing dock. To achieve that goal, the forklift fleet has to be available for maximum time throughout…

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A Warm Reception for Lithium-ion Forklift Batteries for Cold Storage

Lithium-Ion Forklift Batteries Keep Your Team Moving in the Cold Many perishable products, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and raw materials, must be maintained at refrigerator or freezer temperatures throughout their supply-chain journey. Although cold environments are ideal for storing and safekeeping these products, but they can strain your forklift batteries and perfomance. So what’s…

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Take It Inside: Guidelines for Using an IC Forklift Indoors

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When Should You Use an IC Forklift Indoors? In general, electric-powered forklifts are recommended for indoor use, but there are situations when you either have to or want to use an internal-combustion forklift indoors. In these cases, special attention should be paid to the safety and environmental factors related to the indoor use of an…

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