URGENT - Equipment Inspection
Make your equipment last a lifetime
Western Material Handling - Week 38 - 2024
Forklift maintenance is of the utmost importance because it preserves the integrity and longevity of your machines; it keeps them safe, efficient, and in use for longer. We at Western Material Handling take forklift maintenance very seriously, which is why we’ve created a blog post on the most essential forklift maintenance tips you should know as an operator or business owner.
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1. Daily Forklift Inspections
How does it benefit you? A check performed on each day of the week picks up the small problems before it becomes a problem the day you work to keep your systems operating effectively and safely.
What to Check:
• Fluid Levels: Check oil, hydraulic fluid, and coolant levels.
• Tires: Inspect for wear, chunking, and proper inflation.
• Forks and Mast: Look for cracks, frayed hoses, or other damage.
• Brakes and Steering: Ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Safety Items: Check the operation of all lights, horns, alarms, and safety equipment.
At Western Material Handling, we provide complete forklift inspection. Western Material Handling | Premier forklift dealer for Northern CO and Wyoming (abetterforklift.com)
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2. Regular Forklift Servicing
Why? Good maintenance will help you to have better use of your forklift. You can keep it in good condition and avoid it interrupting your operation due to costly breakdowns. It will prolong the use life of your machine.
Key Services:
• Oil Changes: Regularly change the engine oil and filters.
• Hydraulic System: Inspect and replace hydraulic hoses and filters.
• Battery Maintenance: For electric forklifts, ensure batteries are properly charged and maintained.
Western Material Handling provides expert servicing to keep your forklifts running smoothly.
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3. Forklift Battery Care
Why this matter? If battery take a good care, its lifetime can be improved and performance the forklift also can be better.
Tips:
• Routine Charging:
• At the end of each shift or as needed; a minimum of once per month.
• Battery Water Levels: Check and fill water to cell plates until complete. Fill when charge completed
• Cleanliness: Keep battery top and terminals clean and free of corrosion.
We can help by setting up the entire process of battery care, from battery to charging performance at Western Material Handling.
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4. Forklift Tire Maintenance
Why It’s Important: Well-maintained tires ensure better handling and reduce the risk of accidents.
What to Do:
• Inspect Regularly: Check for signs of wear, damage, and proper inflation.
Tires: Replace/Repair Tires: pneumatic [Tires filled with air.] --- When the tread wears down to the numbers. Cushion [Tires filled with some form of cushion.] --- When they wear to the numbers.
• Replace When Needed: Replace tires that are worn out or damaged.
Do you need tires for your forklift? Western Material Handling has a comprehensive tire programme which offers reliable all-inclusive tire products to protect your forklift investments and help keep your workplace safe and productive.
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5. Forklift Operator Training
This has ramifications for both you and your business. Between forklift repairs, operator downtime and production delay, your growing business can incur hefty fees. The fact is that properly trained operators are less likely to break the forklift and are better equipped to spot maintenance issues. They can spot little problems before they turn into big ones.
Training Focus:
• Proper Operation: Teach operators how to use the forklift correctly.
• Safety Protocols: Emphasize the importance of following safety guidelines.
• Maintenance Checks: Train operators to perform daily maintenance checks.
Western Material Handling provides comprehensive operator training programs to ensure your team is well-prepared. Training | Western Material Handling | Forklift training needs in CO and WY (abetterforklift.com)
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Conclusion
Keep in mind that good maintenance helps to ensure safety of your operators and other surrounding persons, helps optimize performance, and maximizes the life cycle of your equipment. Applying these pointers and working together with Western Material Handling, you can keep your forklifts operating safely and efficiently while minimizing costly repairs and extended downtime.
Metatags: Maintenance is an important part of forklift management. Keeping the forklift up to par keeps it running streams; old parts kill time and operations. Two major areas of maintenance are keeping the physical body of the machine ready through regular check ups and scheduled servicing. Keeping up with the pre-shift inspection done on a daily basis and a three-month service that is usually done at a forklift dealership and yearly maintenance all comes down to taking care of the battery of the forklift, keeping the tires uptodate and having operators that are well trained. The forklift in the warehouse is always the best part!
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1. Daily Forklift Inspections
How does it benefit you? A check performed on each day of the week picks up the small problems before it becomes a problem the day you work to keep your systems operating effectively and safely.
What to Check:
• Fluid Levels: Check oil, hydraulic fluid, and coolant levels.
• Tires: Inspect for wear, chunking, and proper inflation.
• Forks and Mast: Look for cracks, frayed hoses, or other damage.
• Brakes and Steering: Ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Safety Items: Check the operation of all lights, horns, alarms, and safety equipment.
At Western Material Handling, we provide complete forklift inspection. Western Material Handling | Premier forklift dealer for Northern CO and Wyoming (abetterforklift.com)
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2. Regular Forklift Servicing
Why? Good maintenance will help you to have better use of your forklift. You can keep it in good condition and avoid it interrupting your operation due to costly breakdowns. It will prolong the use life of your machine.
Key Services:
• Oil Changes: Regularly change the engine oil and filters.
• Hydraulic System: Inspect and replace hydraulic hoses and filters.
• Battery Maintenance: For electric forklifts, ensure batteries are properly charged and maintained.
Western Material Handling provides expert servicing to keep your forklifts running smoothly.
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3. Forklift Battery Care
Why this matter? If battery take a good care, its lifetime can be improved and performance the forklift also can be better.
Tips:
• Routine Charging:
• At the end of each shift or as needed; a minimum of once per month.
• Battery Water Levels: Check and fill water to cell plates until complete. Fill when charge completed
• Cleanliness: Keep battery top and terminals clean and free of corrosion.
We can help by setting up the entire process of battery care, from battery to charging performance at Western Material Handling.
________________________________________
4. Forklift Tire Maintenance
Why It’s Important: Well-maintained tires ensure better handling and reduce the risk of accidents.
What to Do:
• Inspect Regularly: Check for signs of wear, damage, and proper inflation.
Tires: Replace/Repair Tires: pneumatic [Tires filled with air.] --- When the tread wears down to the numbers. Cushion [Tires filled with some form of cushion.] --- When they wear to the numbers.
• Replace When Needed: Replace tires that are worn out or damaged.
Do you need tires for your forklift? Western Material Handling has a comprehensive tire programme which offers reliable all-inclusive tire products to protect your forklift investments and help keep your workplace safe and productive.
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5. Forklift Operator Training
This has ramifications for both you and your business. Between forklift repairs, operator downtime and production delay, your growing business can incur hefty fees. The fact is that properly trained operators are less likely to break the forklift and are better equipped to spot maintenance issues. They can spot little problems before they turn into big ones.
Training Focus:
• Proper Operation: Teach operators how to use the forklift correctly.
• Safety Protocols: Emphasize the importance of following safety guidelines.
• Maintenance Checks: Train operators to perform daily maintenance checks.
Western Material Handling provides comprehensive operator training programs to ensure your team is well-prepared. Training | Western Material Handling | Forklift training needs in CO and WY (abetterforklift.com)
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Conclusion
Keep in mind that good maintenance helps to ensure safety of your operators and other surrounding persons, helps optimize performance, and maximizes the life cycle of your equipment. Applying these pointers and working together with Western Material Handling, you can keep your forklifts operating safely and efficiently while minimizing costly repairs and extended downtime.
Metatags: Maintenance is an important part of forklift management. Keeping the forklift up to par keeps it running streams; old parts kill time and operations. Two major areas of maintenance are keeping the physical body of the machine ready through regular check ups and scheduled servicing. Keeping up with the pre-shift inspection done on a daily basis and a three-month service that is usually done at a forklift dealership and yearly maintenance all comes down to taking care of the battery of the forklift, keeping the tires uptodate and having operators that are well trained. The forklift in the warehouse is always the best part!