Regardless whether you have a new forklift fleet or used forklifts, your equipment needs to be maintained to guarantee productivity and safety. Careless forklift operation could lead to additional costs due to abuse and damage. There are simple ways to identify operator practices that indirectly contribute to costs related to the wrong operation of Caterpillar forklifts or lift trucks. The following tips will help you lessen operating costs while ensuring a long life for your machinery.
Causes Of Forklift And Facility Damage
Wrong 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 utilizing the wrong kind of forklift or options for the specific job. Machines could suffer premature wear and tear. Parts could 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 product, machine or facilities may take place while navigating around things. A congested work place lends itself to impacts. For example, pushing pallets, known as "Bulldozing", can wear tires and damage the transmission.
Unsafe Forklift Speeding and Lifting. Improper lifting practices could lead to personal injury and equipment damage. Common errors consist of traveling too fast and lifting too high. A load which is too heavy could cause the forklift to tip over. The operator 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 twine, wood, plastic or banding gets into the engine compartment, the cooling system could be compromised. The result can be engine failure or even fire.
Radiator or axle damage is one more common result of driving over debris.
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