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Internal Combustion Engine Cushion Tire Forklifts

Class: 4
Fuel: Gasoline, LP Gas or Diesel
Use: These lift trucks are distinguished by the use of an internal combustion engine similar to a car. They may be counterbalanced. The internal combustion engine may use gasoline, diesel or LP gas. These forklifts are used inside on smooth dry floors for transporting palletized loads to and from the loading dock and the storage area. The cushion-tired forklifts are lower to the ground than forklift trucks with pneumatic tires. Because of that, these forklift trucks can be useful in low-clearance applications.JTVCZmMlMjBpZCUzRCUyNzE0JTI3JTIwYWxpZ24lM0QlMjdjZW50ZXIlMjclNUQlNUIlMkZmYyU1RA==

Electric Motor Hand or Hand-Rider Trucks

Class: 3
Fuel: Battery
Use: These are hand-controlled forklifts, meaning the operator is in front of the truck and controls the lift through a steering tiller. All controls are mounted on the top of the tiller, and the operator moves the tiller from side to side to steer the truck. These vehicles are battery powered, and the smaller capacity units use industrial batteries. They may be walked (hand trucks) or may have a seat. They are low lift units often referred to as pallet jacks. An example would be a motorized hand pallet jack.JTVCZmMlMjBpZCUzRCUyNzE0JTI3JTIwYWxpZ24lM0QlMjdjZW50ZXIlMjclNUQlNUIlMkZmYyU1RA==

Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks

Class: 2
Fuel: Battery
Use: These electric trucks are specially designed to operate in narrower aisles and other tight spaces. They may have specialized attachments or features that allow them to do specific jobs, like a side loader. Some examples of Class 2 trucks are the narrow aisle stand up rider (no counterweight, straddle legs in the front provide stability), the narrow aisle stand up reach rider (a scissor-action fork extends in several directions from the truck) and a stand up rider order picker (the driver stands and operates control on a platform; he moves to the goods and “picks” them).JTVCZmMlMjBpZCUzRCUyNzE0JTI3JTIwYWxpZ24lM0QlMjdjZW50ZXIlMjclNUQlNUIlMkZmYyU1RA==

Electric Motor Rider Counter-Balanced Trucks

Class: 1
Fuel Type: Electric
Use: These trucks are powered by an electric motor. The operator may sit or stand when operating the vehicle. One group of Class 1 trucks are counter-balanced models that have a large weight in the rear designed to counterbalance the weight of the loads. Other sub-groups are defined by the number of tires (3 or 4) or the type of tires. Cushion tires are used indoors on smooth, level surfaces. Pneumatic tires are useful outdoors and on rougher terrain. Electric trucks are desirable for enclosed areas when fuel fumes cause difficulties. Common examples are the stand up rider or the electric-powered versions of the sit down rider.JTVCZmMlMjBpZCUzRCUyNzE0JTI3JTIwYWxpZ24lM0QlMjdjZW50ZXIlMjclNUQlNUIlMkZmYyU1RA==

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — KION North America released the Baoli Series 6012. With the introduction of this series, KION North America offers Baoli forklifts with load capacities ranging from 3,500 lbs., all the way up to 10,000 lbs. to provide you with a range of models to get the job done.

Offered in two different models, KBD40 and KBD50, the Baoli Series 6012 is a diesel, four-wheel truck equipped with single or dual SE or pneumatic drive tires, making it suitable for a variety of environments. KBD40 lift capacity is 8,000 lbs. KBD50 lift capacity is 10,000 lbs. Both models have excellent residual capacity at height.

Built using proven components, the performance of these trucks is outstanding. The powerful Kohler Tier 4 turbodiesel engine delivers 74 HP and plenty of torque to more easily handle heavy loads. With Kohler’s advanced, common rail direct injection system and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with fuel mapping, these trucks are [...]

Food & Beverage

Toyota

From bottling to distribution to the customer’s shopping cart, beverage products are touched by a lot of hands and material handling equipment. Whether you’re unloading a trailer or storing pallets in a pushback rack, Toyota’s full lineup of industrial equipment provides the efficiency and productivity you need at every step in the supply chain.

 

Linde

Whether for the preparation of food and beverage or the handling of the finished food and beverage, Linde twin pedal system and joystick system can guarantee high efficiency. A customized fortified and wider fork carriage with side shift function, matching the wider load backrest and load stabilizer create greater logistics than expected for large-capacity beverage. The consistent technical characteristics of Linde always gives out its unique charm in details which shows the design concept of humanization, efficiency and safety.

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Foundries

Foundries are tough on forklifts as the metal processing environments are extreme. You’ve got piping hot metal that needs transported in and out of furnaces, presses and molds and it isn’t going to get there on its own.

The foundry process is widely distributed in the manufacturing industry. Toyota’s rugged and dependable lineup of IC forklifts and heat protection options can handle both the heat and the heavy lifting to get the job done. In the foundry process, the high temperature liquid metal transport often needs to be completed by a forklift truck. It is the first responsibility of every company to protect the personnel and equipment under the foundry condition.

Linde has a long history of research on foundry conditions, and has provided professional forklift protection solutions for global customers of manufacturing industry. According to radiation temperature and environment dust, different protection solutions are designed by Linde for 5 different grades, which can reduce the cost of protection while meeting working conditions. To guarantee safety production with professional technology is the design idea of Linde.

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Mining

Mining is a tough work environment that requires innovative technological solutions. Manitou offers a range of trackless mining equipment that adheres to a set of technical and non-functional requirements specific to the needs of the local mining industry. Manitou’s equipment complies with the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), as well as those covered under the Minerals Act (Act 50 of 1991).

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Originally Published By: Jake Stewart Link: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/blog/cold-room-forklifts-and-the-battle-against-condensation?utm_source=Dealer+Link&ref=Aimbase

Operating forklifts in cold storage facilities presents several challenges that can limit the success of operators and companies. Efficiencies in forklift use become even more challenging when a forklift is placed in alternate temperature environments in the same operation, whether for storage or operation. To make sure you have the best facility design and forklifts for your workplace and application, you should talk to a consultant familiar with your industry generally and your operation specifically to help fill gaps, enhance safety, and increase efficiencies.

One of the most important tasks that face cold room forklift users is the need to reduce condensation on a forklift while in warm temperatures, helping to prevent freezing when re-entering frigid spaces. Freezing can cause inefficient operation and downtime for the forklifts, resulting in lost throughput for the cold operations. A few best practices can help to prevent these inefficiencies, providing [...]