Regardless whether you have a new forklift fleet or used forklifts, your machinery needs to be maintained to ensure productivity and safety. Careless forklift operation can lead to added expenses due to damage and abuse. There are easy ways to identify operator practices which indirectly contribute to costs associated to the improper operation of Caterpillar forklifts or lift trucks. The tips below will truly help you lower operating costs while ensuring a long life for your machinery.
Causes Of Forklift And Facility Damage
Incorrect Forklifts. For the efficient and safe performance of a forklift, it is important to select the right lift truck equipment for the application. One of the most common mistakes is utilizing the wrong kind of forklift or options for the specific job. Machines can suffer premature wear and tear. Components can be subject to failure. Check that the lift truck is fitted with the right tires and that they are not worn.
Incorrect Forklift Operating Practices. A common cause of impact damage is improper forklift operating practices. Damage to facilities, product or equipment can happen while navigating around products. A congested work place lends itself to impacts. Like for example, pushing pallets, called "Bulldozing", can damage the transmission and wear tires.
Unsafe Forklift Speeding and Lifting. Improper lifting practices can lead to personal injury and equipment damage. Common mistakes include traveling too fast and lifting very high. A load that 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, banding or plastic 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 another common consequence of driving over debris.
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