Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Fork Lift Truck",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Heavy-duty conveyor avoids pallets contacting from
European Conveyor Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "A heavy-duty conveyor system suitable for handling pallets of various dimensions and weights up to 1000kg precisely controls pallets and ensures there is no contact between
them".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Fork lift safety advances reviewed from
Fork Lift Truck Association: "This year's National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference included reports from overseas researchers, which included findings on main causes of employee accidents".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS)
- take a look at Fork lift trucks inspections need thoroughness
which says: "Factory owners should realise that fork lift truck 'inspections' may not meet the legal requirements for a 'Thorough Examination'".
Take a look also at the news release from Shear-Form Machine Tools, Tilting coil loader for 300 or 500mm coils,
as well as Spicy work for mobile loading platforms from Thorworld Industries,
and Fork lift trucks for printing distribution centre from Samuk Lift Trucks.
See also:
British fork lift truck company wins design award
(May 2007)
Narrow Aisle has been awarded the Fork Lift Truck Association's design achievement award for their Flexi articulated fork lift truck
Acclaim Handling reaches 25th anniversary
(May 2007)
Acclaim Handling will reach its landmark 25th Anniversary in May 2007, always providing safe workplaces and operations for employees, customers and the public
Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference
(May 2007)
Preparations are well under way for the FLTA Safety Conference 2007, which will be staged at Warwick University on 27th September
Reach and fork lift trucks for DIY retailer
(May 2007)
Yale Materials Handling has supplied one of the UK's biggest DIY retailers, Homebase with reach trucks and fork lift trucks for unloading and distributing for over 12 years
Fork lift truck shortlisted for awards
(May 2007)
Yale Materials Handling launched the Veracitor VX fork lift truck last year, and it has been shortlisted by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) for ergonomics and innovation awards
Best-selling fork lift truck is versatile
(April 2007)
The ever-versatile AC-powered 48 Volt Yale ATF range, available with long and short wheel base options, has remained the best-selling fork lift truck of its type
Award for rotating cab counterbalance lift truck
(April 2007)
Jungheinrich UK has won a top design award for its EFG D30 AC-powered counterbalance lift truck with rotating operator's cab
Fork lift trucks for long or short moves
(April 2007)
BT Rolatruc offers the BT Cargo range with both direct or electronic hydrostatic control systems, for different applications such as long-distance materials handling or frequent pallet placement
News on the Fork lift truck from BT Rolatruc
(April 2007)
BT Rolatruc supplies the versatile BT Minimover HWE100 fork lift truck, which benefits from a single-column mast, available in two lift heights (1580 and 2000 mm)
Half a million fork lift trucks
(April 2007)
BT Rolatruc, in business for more than 60 years, delivered the its 500,000th fork lift truck to Wincanton in Hungary
Showcase of counterbalance fork lift trucks
(April 2007)
Hyster Europe and Barloworld exhibited fork lift truck technology and materials handling solutions offering dependability, performance, and low cost of ownership at IMHX
Powered hand truck delivers safety and efficiency
(April 2007)
Magline, the hand delivery truck company, has introduced the motorised Gemini convertible hand truck which fills a void between standard hand delivery carts and the fork lift truck
News on the Fork lift truck from Logitrans UK
(April 2007)
The Danish manufacturer of material handling equipment Logitrans introduced the Logiflex, an easy-to-operate and very flexible fork lift
Safe site is priceless.
(April 2007)
The Fork Lift Truck Association is offering a set of money-saving discount vouchers to help truck owners and operators make their working environment a site safe
Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference
(March 2007)
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Safety Conference 2007 27th September 2007, Warwick University
Robots protect workers from RSI
(March 2007)
Workers are being protected from the risks of RSI (repetitive strain injuries) at a manufacturer of suspended flooring panels by robots from Mitsubishi
Strapex block booking
(March 2007)
Reliability was the key when a leading producer of concrete blocks (breeze blocks) specified a new strapping machine from Walsall-based Strapex recently
Thorough Examination prescribed by specialist
(January 2007)
Is your fork lift truck in good shape - or is it a health hazard?
Putting safety foremost
(January 2007)
FLTA launches Safety 4MOST campaign at IMHX 2007 (Stand 20F122, Hall 20)
Automated CNC shaft lathe machines cylinders
(December 2006)
Latest CNC shaft lathe, designed for the automated, high-precision, internal and external machining of large shafts and pipes, is machining hydraulic cylinders
Scissor lift tables avoid operator injuries
(November 2006)
Scissor lift tables in a range of sizes are used for the purpose of helping to combat repetitive strain injuries and back problems amongst operators
Metals storage tower system is automated
(November 2006)
An automated metals storage tower system for 'first time' users handles sheet metal as well as other items such as long stock, cut pieces, boxes, drums and pallets
Best practice advice for fork lift trucks
(November 2006)
FLTA fact sheets provide independent, high quality fork lift advice
Automated packaging system saves time
(October 2006)
A decorative laminate worktops producer has moved away from manual pallet strapping to an automated system that saves time, money and manpower
HSE introduces Route Map for workplace transport
(October 2006)
The Health and Safety Executive has been setting out the aims and objectives of its forthcoming 'Route Map' for managing workplace transport risk
Thorough Examination - Forklift's MOT
(October 2006)
Used and abused? Buying a used fork lift? Insist on a Report of Thorough Examination
FLTA comments on fatal forklift accidents
(October 2006)
Fork truck tragedies could have been avoided. Fork Lift Truck Association urges truck users to take more care
Mobile yardramps solve loading problem
(October 2006)
The problem of loading and unloading container trucks when there are no loading docks has been solved by kitchen appliance manufacturer, Baumatic, with two mobile yardramps from Thorworld Industries
Fork lift truck driver challenge results given
(September 2006)
The 2006 Bibby Distribution Fork Truck Driver of the Year contest - won by Steve Seymour - was fought keenly with twelve challengers driving Atlet trucks to compete for the award
Fork lift truck attachments remove handling risks
(June 2006)
Using an appropriate forklift attachment will not only improve the handling of loads but will also remove the risk from using manual handling, says George Williams
Management standards for workplace transport
(June 2006)
The Fork Lift Truck Association has noted an important change on the horizon, as the Health and Safety Executive intends to introduce new Management Standards for the operation of Workplace Transport
Robotic system automates product stacking
(May 2006)
A GBP 270,000 automated robotic system has replaced the arduous job of stacking cardboard cases of food products by hand at the factory of Red Mill Snack Foods in the West Midlands
New Palletload Device For Restricted Clearances
(April 2006)
The new version of Palletcap, Palletcap Plus will be similar to the original award winner but accounts for some customers having insufficient height clearance to allow for the full-height Palletcap
More efficient pallet strapping
(March 2006)
Cyklop helps Formica develop a more efficient pallet strapping solution