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Your Guide to Forklift Attachment Operation & Safety
Tips to Get the Most from Your Forklift Attachments Having a selection of forklift attachments can multiply your forklift’s utility as we outlined in a previous blog. They can improve productivity, decrease the time forklift operators need to accomplish material handling tasks, and reduce the possibility of product damage. But using forklift attachments comes with…
Forklift Telematics Improve Warehouse Safety & Productivity
Applying Forklift Telematics to Monitor & Improve Warehouse Function When I blew out a tire on my Subaru, I got an email from the company alerting me of “low tire pressure.” Clearly, I didn’t need them to tell me that, but it is interesting to know that Big Brother is watching over me, in this…
Mobile Elevating Work Platform Safety Part 2: How to Prevent MEWP Tip Overs
MEWP and Boom Lift Tip Overs Are No Joke –Follow Our Tips to Prevent Accidents and Injuries Oops! is not one of the words you want to hear while operating a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), Aerial Work Platform (AWP), or boom lift. In a previous blog, we covered protocols to prevent falls from MEWPS–one…
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…
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….
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…
Forklift Leasing Guide – Drive Away with the Best Deal for Your Fleet
Here Are Some Considerations for Successful Forklift Leasing You’ve gone through the financial analysis and have decided to lease rather than buy your new forklifts. Hopefully, our lease vs. buy blog has helped you with that decision. Now you’re faced with the next step in forklift leasing: choosing the right type of lease. Which Type…
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…
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…
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…