LITHIUM BATTERIESLOOM LARGE FORELECTRIC LIFT TRUCKS
Lithium looms large for electric lift trucks By Roberto Michel · January 11, 2021 Modern Materials Handling When it comes to the electric lift truck, the biggest trend is the rapid growth of lift trucks powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Not only do analysts predict strong growth for Li-ion powered units, lift truck OEMs are […]

LIUGONG STRADDLE – ADJUSTABLE LEGELECTRIC PALLET STACKERS
LiuGong – Straddle Leg Electric Pallet Stackers Model – CLG2S010-WS3 Capacity: 2,200 lb / 1,000 kg 24 volt electric 2 x 12vt 85AH AGM Maintenance Free Batteries Adjustable straddle leg design, suitable for diverse pallet sizes and greater stability Easy touch control buttons Built in charger 4-wheel design with sideways tiller for excellent view and […]
The Evolution of the Hand Pallet Truck
Evolution of the Hand Pallet Truck Sometimes known as a pallet jack or a pallet lifter, the hand pallet truck is relatively compact in design, which makes it possible to roll the set of forks into to the open area of a pallet, lift it off the ground a few inches and move the pallet […]
Is aLi-Ion Forklift BatteryWorth the Extra Cost?
Is a Li-Ion Forklift Battery Worth the Extra Cost? In the material handling industry, productivity and efficiency are two important keys to success. There are only so many hours in the day, so whenever a company can find a way to do more in less time, they gain a competitive advantage. For some operations, especially […]
Thin Plate Lead Industrial Batteries vs Lithium-Ion Batteries
Thin Plate Lead Batteries vs Lithium-Ion Batteries Expert Tests Results Refrigerated and Frozen Foods Magazine recently published an article with Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) type of lead acid battery extravagant claims are busted by a battery expert user. Read this full text by Nigel Calder. Summary: Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) batteries are a […]

Are Your Forklifts Ready for Winter? Prepare NOW!
ARE YOUR FORKLIFTS READY FOR WINTER? With winter rapidly approaching and temperatures are quickly dropping. When working outside and in unheated warehouses operating your forklifts, cold weather can pose several problems. It is time to think about how changes in weather, can impact the safe operation of forklift winter driving in four key areas. Your […]

FORKLIFT SAFETYCanadian Centre forOccupational Health & Safety
FORKLIFT SAFETY Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety Industrial workplaces have come to rely on forklift trucks for their ability to lift and transport just about any load around the plant. The power of forklifts makes them indispensable, but also dangerous. Often when employees grow accustomed to using forklifts they tend to stop thinking […]
Equipment FinancingandEquipment Leasing
Equipment Financing and Leasing To understand equipment financing and leasing, it’s important to understand what is considered “equipment”. In terms of equipment financing, any tangible asset, other than property or a building, used in the operation of a business may be considered business equipment. For example, desks for an expanding office, a pizza oven in […]