Regardless whether you have a brand new forklift fleet or used forklifts, your equipment has to be maintained to ensure safety and productivity. Careless forklift operation can lead to added costs due to abuse and damage. There are simple ways to identify operator practices that indirectly contribute to expenses related to the incorrect operation of Caterpillar lift trucks or forklifts. The following tips will really help you lower operating costs while ensuring a long life for your machine.
Causes Of Forklift And Facility Damage
Incorrect Forklifts. For the efficient and safe performance of a forklift, it is important to choose the correct lift truck equipment for the application. One of the most common mistakes is utilizing the wrong type of forklift or options for the specific task. Equipment can suffer premature wear and tear. Parts could be subject to failure. Make sure that the lift truck is fitted with the correct tires and that they are not worn.
Incorrect Forklift Operating Practices. Improper forklift operating practices are a common cause of impact damage. Damage to machine, facilities or product can take place while navigating around products. A congested work area lends itself to impacts. For example, pushing pallets, referred to as "Bulldozing", can damage the transmission and wear tires.
Unsafe Forklift Speeding and Lifting. Wrong lifting practices can cause personal injury and equipment damage. Common errors comprise traveling very fast and lifting very high. A load which is very heavy could cause the forklift to tip over. The driver must make sure that the forks are level.
Poor Floor Conditions. Obstructions and debris on the floor are the most common cause of forklift damage. If wood, twine, plastic or banding gets into the engine compartment, the cooling system could be compromised. The result could be engine failure or even fire.
Radiator or axle damage is one more common result of driving over debris.
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