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Dust, debris, oil and other residue all come to rest on your warehouse floor. It waits to be walked through, slipped on or kicked back into the air by your employees. Mopping alone can’t keep an industrial warehouse clean which is why many companies invest in an industrial sweeper and/or scrubber for their facility. Unique […]
We installed a high velocity low speed (HVLS) industrial fan in our warehouse, but our employees haven’t noticed a difference. Did we purchase the wrong fan? Just as having the right size and best number of warehouse fans is important, the placement of the fan also matters to its effectiveness. The overall goal is to […]
Currently, our warehouse utilizes reach trucks for their ease of use in narrow aisles. In the next 6 months, our application will require our forklift operators to load and unload trailers. Can we continue using our reach trucks? For narrow aisle applications, reach trucks offer a clear advantage. Operators can perform work in aisles as […]
Skid steer loaders are popular devices used to move loose materials and for light excavation. With a bevy of attachments, they are some of the most versatile pieces of equipment today. Used in construction, skid steers are also used for industrial applications. Their reputation for adaptability and taking abuse makes them attractive devices for various […]
The telehandler has quickly become the equipment of choice for construction worksites. Because telehandlers are multi-purpose and perform on sites a standard forklift cannot maneuver, they are also good for masonry, residential landscape, oil and gas applications. For example, in an industrial application, a telehandler can remove cargo from a trailer and place loads on […]
A sign of a safer, healthier warehouse environment is a clean floor. While the food and medical industries are mandated to provide a sanitary environment, manufacturing and industrial processes typically use processes that are dirty. When care is taken to minimize the resulting dirt and debris, not only are slip and fall hazards decreased but […]
Historically, internal combustion (IC) forklifts have dominated the manufacturing industry. Although electric forklifts provided cleaner emissions and low level noise, companies faced decreased production and struggled to justify the higher costs of batteries and charging stations. Today the electric forklift rivals the production of an IC forklift, matching or exceeding the alternative’s performance. Its reduction […]
Think you need another forklift? Maybe not. Taylor-Dunn Stockchasers are a cost-effective solution to improve efficiency in warehousing applications. These narrow aisle, highly maneuverable vehicles bring the operator closer to the material that needs to be picked. Equipped with a 4-, 5- or 6-step ladder, Stockchasers also allow operators to pick materials from higher locations. […]
My company uses a terminal tractor to move semi-trailers at the warehouse. As an operator, which items should be inspected prior to getting in the cab? Like forklifts and other warehouse equipment, a terminal tractor, also referred to as a spotter truck or yard truck, will have an operator manual at its delivery. Reviewing the […]
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) announced ProLift Toyota Material Handling is recipient of the annual President’s Award which recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. The revered award recognizes the top dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, customer satisfaction and overall operations. The winners, announced at Toyota’s Annual […]
LIFO pallet racking (Last In First Out) is an ideal storage system when: The product is not date sensitive Pallet rows can be dedicated to one product The pallets used in operation are consistent and good quality Push Back Racking Bulk stacking is efficient, but pallet racking is often implemented because soft packing and fragile […]
There are two types of forklift hydraulics: ram-type cylinders and piston-type cylinders. Forklift Hydraulics: Ram-Type Cylinders Ram-type cylinders use a rod with a single diameter, or straight rod. These rods fit closely into the cylinder that is sealed against fluid leaks at the opening. These type rods are used in single direction cylinders (i.e. lift […]
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