If your company runs multiple work shifts that extend into evening or weekend hours, you may find yourself in an emergency situation caused by a forklift breakdown. What options do you have for continuing production? What is forklift emergency service? Every location of ProLift offers forklift emergency service via toll-free phone number to customers. Available […]
Like a forklift purchase, budgeting forklift maintenance is also part of your annual budget. While every company will have a unique cost based on their usage and application, three areas can assist you with budgeting. Monthly Operating Hours Planned maintenance (PM) is typically every 250 – 500 operating hours, depending on your application and work […]
Our forklift broke down and I’m not sure why. What should I expect if I agree to a forklift repair and have a technician dispatched to our facility? When your forklift breaks down, several questions arise – Why did the forklift stop running? How long will the forklift be down? How much is the forklift […]
“Our forklift repairs have increased and we have maxed out our budget only 6 months into the year. How do I determine which repairs are for normal wear and when the damage is caused by forklift abuse?” When an operator or the application a forklift operates puts a forklift in a situation that causes equipment […]
Forklift downtime can bring negative consequences to several areas of your business. While there isn’t a formula to calculate a money loss, you may experience these unplanned expenses during a forklift breakdown. Cost of the forklift operator (hourly + benefits) If operating the forklift is your employee’s main job, the employee may be assigned to […]
Your forklift oil selection when performing maintenance will depend greatly on its engine design. A standard sit-down counterbalance forklift may use 5W-30 or 10W-40 while diesel units require oil with additional additives. Forklift Oil Viscosity The first number of the forklift oil description describes its viscosity at lower temperatures. The second number relates to the […]
ProLift takes certified forklift technician training seriously, from the first day of hire and throughout our technicians’ career. After all, you’re paying for our service expertise. This means our team should be knowledgeable about your diverse fleet and efficient with repairs. We believe every technician takes pride in their work and troubleshooting knowledge. That’s why […]
Your forklift is being unloaded off the delivery truck. The dealer’s equipment specialist is also at your facility to ensure a successful arrival and answer questions. While it’s quicker to sign off on the delivery paperwork and get back to your daily tasks, now is also an opportunity to learn more about your forklift. Forklift […]
Can you imagine riding in your car on a torn seat during an 8-hour road trip? When we do not periodically replace damaged forklift operator seats, we are essentially asking the same of our operators – every shift, every day. How does a damaged forklift operator seat affect production? Forklift Operator Ergonomics The loss of the […]
What message does this picture of damaged forklift paint convey? Is it “normal” or a sign of a larger problem? If your teenager’s car looked like the forklift in the picture, would you be concerned about his or her safety? Damaged Forklifts Mean Damaged Products Decimated paint tells a truth we cannot ignore. Paint is […]
Forklifts are used in various environments. They are exposed to shrink wrap, banding materials and other debris from the manufacturing and warehouse process, which makes housekeeping important to the safe and proper operation of a forklift. Warehouse Housekeeping OSHA CFR1910.143(a)(3) Housekeeping. All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature […]
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