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Batteries and chargers: it’s crucial to buy smart

 18th Nov, 2020

Is buying an intelligent charger worth the outlay? Do cheap batteries save money in the long run?In trying to achieve the lowest possible purchase price, it’s easy to overlook the importance of specifying the optimum battery for your application… and then matching it with the right charger. A poor match...

The growing problem of larger operators

 3rd Nov, 2020

Over the last few decades people have been getting bigger, and that includes fork lift operators. But are forklift designers including that in their calculations?Over the last few decades people have been getting bigger, and that includes fork lift operators. But are forklift designers including that in their calculations?A changing...

Mousetrap deaths now top workplace killer

 27th Oct, 2020

How one simple step can avoid tragedy in your firmRecent studies by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OSHA) make grim reading for forklift operators. Tipping accidents are confirmed as one of the biggest causes of fatal accidents in the workplace. In almost all of these cases,...

How a good maintenance contract will save you money

 26th Oct, 2020

Forklifts, like most things, can decline over time with regular use. This aging and deterioration effects more than safety on site. It can also lead to unplanned breakdowns and disruptions which reduce your ability to work efficiently and productively. Sure, good warranties and adhering to the recommended service intervals will...

Turbocharger versus Supercharger

 21st Oct, 2020

It is easy to get confused about the difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger. Basically, they do the same thing. They both feed compressed air to the combustion engine so that the engine becomes more powerful, so-called Forced induction.But the source of the power is what makes a supercharger...