How to extend your forklift's service life and prevent downtime? Faulty steering can make a forklift difficult to control, potentially causing accidents or damage to goods. Worn-out steering such as tie rods, ball joints or improper alignment can cause the forklift to steer unevenly or become difficult to control. Please click the...
Three tips for retaining productivity at 11 metres Most forklifts drive around in conventional warehouses where pallet racking is up to 4 metres high. In those applications, warehouse managers prefer to use short trucks that can be used in narrower aisles, as this optimum use of space helps to improve storage...
At time of writing, we may be in the middle of the busy Christmas period, but it’ll soon be the new year, and with it, time to make resolutions (and stick to them). So here are a few suggestions for things that should be on your list: 1. Get a site survey A...
Choosing a non-genuine air filter may seem like it’s saving you money until you realize you may pay a big penalty in your business. https://www.mitforklift.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Air_Filter_MIT.mp4
This article was previously published in our newsletter, if you're not already a subscriber, sign up here. When I was appointed as Chief Technology Officer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in April 2020, I was given a clear mandate: to transform MHI Group's technological foundation in order to lay the basis for...
Transportation is responsible for nearly a quarter of the world’s direct carbon emissions from fuel combustion, which must be reduced to meet climate targets. While sales of emissions-free electric vehicles are increasing, decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors like shipping, trucking and aviation remains a challenge. But electrofuels could offer a way to decarbonize heavy transportation,...
Hydrogen is fast approaching a tipping point. Its potential as a fuel has long been acknowledged. And now, as the world races to limit the effects of global warming, its promise as an emission-free energy carrier is being rediscovered. With hydrogen, we could decarbonize transport, heating systems and industrial processes – areas...
Q: How safe are your hand pallet trucks? A: You might well be breaking the law! Does your company use hand pallet trucks? If so, you could easily be falling foul of the law… Independent research suggests that moving a load of just 500kg could put you the wrong side of...
Watch your weight. If the total weight of the truck, including load, exceeds 10% on the rear axle, your operators can work with more confidence. Interested in boosting productivity without having to invest in the most powerful and expensive equipment? Expert researchers explain the crucial factors to look out for. Surely good...
Spanish power company Iberdrola is working with car maker Mitsubishi’s power business to develop green hydrogen and battery energy storage projects. Mitsubishi Power said on Thursday (20 May) it has signed a collaboration agreement with Iberdrola that will see the two companies create new teams to develop green hydrogen production facilities,...
