Crown makes numerous electric rider pallet truck models for a huge variety of applications. When it comes to high-speed transporting, dock work or low-level order picking, rider pallet trucks are the best choice. Regardless of the type, the main lift truck operator efficiency preferences are addressed. Whether it is the End Control PE Pallet Truck Series, the center controlled PC...

Usually, electric lift trucks are the best alternative for indoor use in manufacturing and warehousing applications for 2 main reasons: First off they create zero emissions. This is a very essential factor to take into account for indoor work places. Amongst the IC or internal combustion units, only the propane-fueled units could be utilized inside and these models still need...

Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks however, could operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could operate...

Forklift Operation - Maintaining the Stability Triangle The center of gravity and the stability triangle is amongst the important basic operating considerations. One of the hardest things for a lift truck operator to determine is the importance of maintaining their center of gravity within their stability triangle. The Stability Triangle In order to explain it simply, a forklift has a...

Basic Training Information for LPG Liquid petroleum gas or LPG is a colourless and odourless fuel derived from natural gas. LPG contains 90 percent propane. It is extracted in a process known as distilling. Considerations LPG gas should be handled with care to prevent potential fires and explosions which take place with the improper maintenance or installation of gas lines....

Forklifts, also called industrial-powered lift trucks, enable operators to transport and lift heavy or bulky things easily and efficiently. They are an important device for transporting cargo and merchandise through the logistical supply chain. Forklifts are either electrically powered, or diesel- or gas-powered. Gas-powered models run on diesel, liquid propane gas or gasoline. Training in forklift safety and operation, such...

Big and Jumbo The H1050-1150D-CH line of Hyster forklifts features masted top pick trucks which could handle upwards of 88,185 pounds under the spreader. This allows the power to transport even the heaviest cargo anyplace it needs to go. The trucks' lift capacities offer better container density to allow true 5-high stacking. Thanks to a variety of advances in engineering,...

Almost 100 years ago, when forklifts were first made, they were just simple pieces of motorized machinery that were made to transport pallets from one place to another. These days, advanced lift trucks are currently offered in a wide variety of weight capacities, designs, load capacities and lifting heights. These forklift units come with different kinds of ergonomic designs and...