Regardless whether you have a brand new forklift fleet or second-hand forklifts, your machinery has to be maintained to ensure productivity and safety. Careless forklift operation can result in additional costs due to damage and abuse. There are simple ways to identify operator practices which indirectly contribute to expenses related to the improper operation of Caterpillar lift trucks or forklifts. The suggestions below will truly help you lessen operating costs 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 essential for efficient and safe forklift performance. One of the most common mistakes is using the wrong kind of forklift or options for the specific task. Equipment can suffer premature wear and tear. Components may be subject to failure. Make sure that the lift truck is fitted with the right tires and that they are not worn.
Improper Forklift Operating Practices. Incorrect forklift operating practices are a common cause of impact damage. Damage to facilities, product or machine could happen while navigating around things. A congested work area lends itself to impacts. For instance, pushing pallets, referred to as "Bulldozing", could damage the transmission and wear tires.
Unsafe Forklift Lifting and Speeding. Improper lifting practices could lead to personal injury and equipment damage. Common errors consist of traveling very fast and lifting too high. A load that is too heavy can cause the forklift to tip over. The driver should make sure that the forks are level.
Poor Floor Conditions. Debris and obstructions 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 can be compromised. The result could be engine failure or even fire.
Radiator or axle damage is another common result of driving over debris.
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