Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Fork Lift Trucks",
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 Dock ramp and leveller cut truck turnround time from
Thorworld Industries, which we summarised at the time by saying "By combining a yard ramp and an extending dock leveller, an appliance manufacturer has cut down the turnaround time for unloading trucks".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Fork lift trucks inspections need thoroughness from
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS): "Factory owners should realise that fork lift truck 'inspections' may not meet the legal requirements for a 'Thorough Examination'".
In November 2007, we covered the news from AV Technology
concerning its Assessing vibration levels
- take a look at Employee vibration control consultancy offered
which says: "Consultancy has a broad experience in assessing vibration levels for a wide range range of equipment and carry out assessments for HAV and WBV for manufacturers in the UK and abroad".
Take a look also at the news release from Thorworld Industries, Mobile yard ramp for materials recovery facility,
as well as Fork lift trucks for printing distribution centre from Samuk Lift Trucks,
and British fork lift truck company wins design award from Narrow Aisle.
See also:
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
Beer producer chooses reliable trucks
(May 2007)
Carlsberg Italia chose Cesab's double-fork Mak electric lift trucks with adjustable carrying capacity, Blitz 315 trucks and one Blitz 300 truck, for its warehouse
News on the Fork Lift trucks from Jungheinrich (UK)
(April 2007)
When Uri Geller wanted some heavy boxes of crystals moved around his garden, Jungheinrich came to his assistance with some extra 'fork power' provided by a DFG 320 counterbalance lift truck
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
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
Multi-directional forklift improves handling
(April 2007)
A multi-directional forklift truck from Combilift has improved materials handling at the Category 5 Hurricane Shutters Company, providing double-stacking and a long reach
Two tier archive facility for Dagenham warehouse
(April 2007)
Linpac Storage Systems has installed a two tier archive facility in CSM Archive Storage and Distribution's purpose-built warehouse in Dagenham, UK
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
Suction and return filter reduces disposal cost
(March 2007)
The SRL1 suction and return filter from Parker Hannifin is available with Parker's patented LEIF elements, which reduce disposal costs by over 50% due to their environmentally-friendly design
Products satisfy smoking ban needs
(March 2007)
The smoking ban in England and Wales has ramifications for employers, discussed here by Signs and Labels
3-wheel 48-volt fork lift trucks
(March 2007)
Toyota Industrial Equipment's wide range of electric forklift trucks have been expanded with a new compact 3-wheel 48-volt truck, offering greater power
Electro hydraulic dock leveller eases unloading
(January 2007)
The 6,000 kg capacity leveller, 2,170 mm long by 2,100 mm wide, has a low-pressure hydraulic system for ease of operation and maintenance
Scafftag Systems popular at Land Rover
(January 2007)
Forkliftag system was introduced as a safety measure for forklift vehicles at Birmingham manufacturing plant
News on the Palletless loads handling with fork lift trucks from B and B Attachments
(November 2006)
Palletless transportation of certain loads can be achieved with standard fork clamps with relevant slip-on arms that embrace the load informs Mike Barton
Best practice advice for fork lift trucks
(November 2006)
FLTA fact sheets provide independent, high quality fork lift advice
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
Forming handling solutions at Peri
(September 2006)
On its Rugby site, Peri acquired eight Linde H 40 4000kg diesel powered hydrostatic fork lift trucks on contract hire
Linde lines up at Palletline
(July 2006)
Founded in 1992, Palletline was the UK's first national network dedicated to pallet distribution
Trailer stand removes hazard
(June 2006)
Caljan Rite Hite announces its new TS-2000 trailer stand, a simple but effective device to support the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer
Simple trailer stand removes hazard
(June 2006)
A simple but effective trailer stand supports the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer and so removes the hazard caused by faulty trailer landing gear collapsing, as the trailer is unloaded
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
Heavy-duty pallet handling system
(May 2006)
European Conveyor Systems has completed the installation of a heavy-duty pallet handling system at McCain Foods' factory near Peterborough
Oil lubricants are also corrosion inhibitors
(February 2006)
A range of mineral oil lubricants, specially formulated to provide reliable lubrication in addition to oxidation resistance, combine the benefits of lubricants and corrosion inhibitors
Beware of bogus fork lift truck safety advice
(February 2006)
The chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association has issued a warning to anyone planning to use the internet to access health and safety information relating to fork lift trucks
A fruitful partnership in Sheerness
(February 2006)
The busy Port of Sheerness has recently acquired a new fleet of over 150 Linde fork lift trucks and other equipment, ranging from a simple hand pallet truck to a 45 tonne capacity reach stacker
Modular platform reduces manual handling
(December 2005)
Reduced manual handling and speedier loading has been achieved by Johnson Hospitality Services with a purpose-designed sloping modular platform from Thorworld Industries
High speed industrial doors are well sealed
(September 2005)
High speed interior and exterior industrial doors, which are crash resistant without damage and automatically reset themselves after collision, have perfectly tight seals
CFTS Thorough Examination scheme expands
(August 2005)
'We have now reached critical mass,' is how the administrators of the materials handling industry's own accredited scheme for Thorough Examination describe its progress after 18 months in operation
Forklift attachment damage costs demolished
(March 2005)
Concerned about some GBP 40,000 resulting from damage to forklift clamps and attachments, a brewer contracted out maintenance and the associated costs were cut by some 75%
Muting system protects people, conveyors
(February 2005)
Safety muting system integrates into nearly any entrance and exit conveyor system application to distinguish between material and people entering a dangerous area
UK dealership announced for forklifts
(January 2005)
CTC Forklifts are pleased announce the launch to the UK Dealer network of the CTC range of Electric Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks with Active Handling Sales
Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks
(October 2004)
The UK materials handling industry has unveiled a definitive, accredited, national scheme for Thorough Examination for fork lift trucks
Report on fork lift truck safety conference
(October 2004)
The FLTA's annual safety conference was highly successful and covered a wide variety of topics thanks to the speakers from industry and the HSE