Morning Paper: Forklift
Fire officials said a fork lift explosion was the cause of a 56-year-old worker’s death Thursday morning at the Procter & Gamble (P&G) plant in Pineville, LA. The man was reportedly operating the equipment at the facility at about 3 a.m. When the incident occurred. During the early morning hours on Saturday, Barefoot took the vehicle — a Sunbelt Rental, Genie Telehandler GTH-844 — from behind the Best Buy at 1900 W. International Speedway Blvd., police said. A 43-year-old forklift operator died Thursday morning after an accident at a Bronx warehouse, police said. The operator, who was not immediately identified, was found with a head injury at about 1.
FORKLIFT SALES The cost of new forklift equipment is a big investment. Facility and plant managers know this equipment needs to be durable and reliable. For example, in large warehouse operations, forklift equipment is a major function of the business. Warehousemen generally purchase several forklifts for full productivity and business operation. This often means the equipment is used for three shifts on a 24/7 basis by a number of different forklift drivers. Apex Forklift Sales provides forklift equipment to meet pallet and load weight requirements in each facility’s shipping and receiving areas.
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Apex also offers pallet jack repair that restores this equipment to “like new” use. Apex Forklift Sales also offers new pallet jacks for a nominal cost. Smaller facilities can purchase new pallet jack equipment that is a convenient substitute when a forklift is in need of repair.
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Forklift tires aren't all black, round and created equal. They can be expensive, blow out at the worst time, and cause downtime. However, when properly maintained, your can reduce fuel consumption, increase safety in the workplace and improve productivity. Our comprehensive forklift tire guide – compiled by our tire specialists – will help you keep your forklift productive. It all starts with the tires.
We’ll cover everything from understanding basic tire types to getting the maximum life out of your tires. If you’re looking for cost-reduction recommendations, we have that, too. Let’s get started!. Take into consideration your application, forklift and work environment when choosing a tire type.
Your forklift’s wheels and frame are generally designed for a specific tire type (usually pneumatic or cushion), so it is best to verify with your local dealer and your forklift’s manual if you want to go with a different tire type than what is recommended. You’ll often be able to switch from smooth cushion to traction cushion, or pneumatic to solid pneumatic tires, but it is rare you can go from a cushion tire to a pneumatic tire and vice versa. When it comes time to replace the tires, ensure both sides of the forklift are the same tire type. The front and back tires can differ, but both front tires and both back tires must be the same type. For example, you can’t have a smooth cushion tire on the front right and a traction cushion tire on the front left.
Instead you'd have two smooth cushion tires in the front and two traction cushion tires in the back. You should check the air pressure on your pneumatic tires before each use. If that isn’t possible, checking daily should be the goal. You can find the recommended PSI on the sidewall of the tire.
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Tire air pressure needs to be checked often because air pressure fluctuates with increasing and decreasing temperatures. Higher temperatures increase air pressure, and lower temperatures decrease air pressure. This is not just a seasonal concern but a year-round responsibility as temperature can change drastically in a very short period of time. Why does air pressure matter? Under-inflated tires lead to poor traction, which can cause accidents. Over-inflated tires can cause a blowout, which causes downtime and profit loss. Checking tire air pressure is an easy way to avoid more serious problems that reduce productivity.
Winter brings challenges when it comes to outdoor forklift operation. The snow and ice that come with the colder temperatures cause slippery conditions and reduced traction. Often, forklift tire chains are the primary defense for reduced traction, but they aren't your only option. To combat the difficulties brought by winter weather we’ll give you our top winter recommendations for forklift tires. Reduced traction is a major concern as snow and ice accumulate. You can get stuck easier than you might expect.
When compared with a personal vehicle, a forklift is much heavier - even without a load - which makes sufficient friction even more essential when operating your forklift in slippery conditions. The best way to get better traction is to increase the surface area connecting with the ground. We recommend you use pneumatic tires instead of solid pneumatic. Pneumatic tires have more flex than solid pneumatics which increases the surface area contacting the ground and improves traction. Quick Tip: Make sure you consistently check the tire pressure of your pneumatic tires. Under-inflated tires can contribute to poor traction, and over-inflated tires could lead to blow out.
Check your tread. It may seem obvious, but make sure your tires’ tread isn’t worn away. Your tires won’t be able to grip the ground without it. If the tread is completely worn away, it’s time to replace the tires.
Use forklift tire chains. While forklift tire chains aren't your only option, they are a great defense against slippery conditions and poor traction. Tire chains available for both pneumatic and solid pneumatic tires. Use them only when the snow and ice make it dangerous to operate or when conditions cause inefficiency or reduced productivity. Quick Tip: Tire chains aren’t suitable for all circumstances since they can damage your tires and the ground if used on a dry, flat surface like asphalt.
Apply forklift tire studs. Studs can be screwed into the tread of your solid pneumatic tires to help alleviate icy conditions. We recommend using studs with a solid carbide tip which are stronger and more durable. Don’t worry, after removing the studs the tire won’t be damaged and you can re-use the studs at a later date.
Spread a sand-salt mix. Salt won’t affect your tires, but it can cause the metal components in your forklift to rust. Instead of pure salt we recommend you use a sand-salt mixture.
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