Regardless whether you have a new forklift fleet or used forklifts, your machinery needs to be maintained to ensure productivity and safety. Careless forklift operation can result in additional costs due to damage and abuse. There are easy ways to identify operator practices which indirectly contribute to expenses related to the incorrect operation of Caterpillar lift trucks or forklifts. The tips below will truly help you reduce operating expenses while ensuring a long life for your machine.
Causes Of Facility and Forklift Damage
Incorrect Forklifts. Selecting the right lift truck equipment for the application is important for safe and efficient forklift performance. One of the most common mistakes is using the wrong kind of forklift or alternatives for the specific job. Machinery could suffer premature wear and tear. Parts can be subject to failure. Check that the lift truck is fitted with the correct tires and that they are not worn.
Incorrect Forklift Operating Practices. A common cause of impact damage is improper forklift operating practices. Damage to equipment, facilities or product may happen while navigating around things. A congested work area lends itself to impacts. For instance, pushing pallets, called "Bulldozing", could damage the transmission and wear tires.
Unsafe Forklift Lifting and Speeding. Wrong lifting practices could result in personal injury and equipment damage. Common mistakes include lifting very high and traveling too fast. A load that is very heavy can cause the forklift to tip over. The driver should make sure that the forks are level.
Poor Floor Conditions. The most common cause of forklift damage are debris and obstructions on the floor. If wood, twine, plastic or banding gets into the engine compartment, the cooling system could be compromised. The result can be engine failure or even fire.
Axle or radiator damage is one more common result of driving over debris.
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