Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Forklift 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 AC powered forklift trucks improve traction from
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE, which we summarised at the time by saying "AC drive system on battery-powered forklift trucks offers improved traction, gradability (up to nearly 30%), and controllability, on the ramp and during braking".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Mount reel turners on forklift trucks from
Reel and Shaft Handling Company: "Four reel turning systems fit onto virtually any make of forklift truck truck carriage while a fifth model fits any set of fork lift truck forks an can be independently powered".
In January 2008, we covered the news from B and B Attachments
concerning its Kaup 6T416B-H coil handling attachment
- take a look at Attachment saves 75% of coil handling times
which says: "A Kaup coil handling attachment, which is able to handle the coils of reinforcement bar (rebar) in either a vertical or horizontal position, has cut handling times by 75%".
Take a look also at the news release from Nene Group, Protect pallet racking uprights against damage,
as well as Mobility software improves operator safety from DLoG (UK),
and Forklift trucks: hop-on, hop-off or continual use from Samuk Lift Trucks.
See also:
Forklift trucks: indispensable tools that can kill
(May 2007)
Samuk Lift Trucks discusses the safety record of forklift trucks, a vehicle which is very dangerous if not operated correctly, or if proper safety procedures are not in place
Draw-wire sensors offer robust, reliable sensing
(May 2007)
Micro-Epsilon has introduced the wireSENSOR range of digital and analogue draw-wire displacement sensors for machine builders and OEMs who require low cost, robust, reliable sensing solutions
AC-powered, low-level order picking trucks
(May 2007)
Yale Europe Materials Handling has introduced the MO20 and MO20S, two AC-powered, low-level order picking trucks designed for performance and operator comfort
Short-term hire of forklift truck attachments
(May 2007)
John Lamberth, Commercial Director of B and B Attachments discusses the benefits of short-term hire of forklift truck attachments at peak times
Demand for forklift trucks in Europe to increase
(May 2007)
Forklift truck manufacturer, Yale Europe, has announced that it expects demand for its range of counterbalanced forklift and warehouse trucks to increase across Europe in 2007
Korean materials handling firm at huge exhibition
(May 2007)
Hyundai Heavy Industries exhibited 35 machines from forklift trucks through wheel loaders, mini and wheeled excavators to crawler excavators at Bauma 2007
Multi-directional forklift for timber stock
(May 2007)
The Arnold Laver Timber World call and collect centre in Sheffield selected two Combilift multi-directional forklift trucks for the handling and storage of stock
Forklift for structural building components
(May 2007)
Combilift forklift trucks have enabled Shelter Systems to store more products in the same footprint, reduce travel time and design the building around 12ft aisles
Forklift reach trucks are ergonomic and efficient
(May 2007)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has introduced five forklift reach trucks with load capacities of 1.35 tonne to 2.5 tonnes
Forklift trucks adopt eco-friendly fuels
(May 2007)
Yale Europe discusses the developments in 'green' fork lift trucks, in light of all the new environmental legislation emerging in Europe
Multi-directional forklift truck saves space
(May 2007)
Senator International has made savings on warehouse space by using two Combilift multi-directional forklift trucks to handle and store incoming and outgoing materials and finished products
Forklift truck supplier enjoys European growth
(May 2007)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has firmly established itself as a supplier of construction equipment and industrial trucks on the European market, and in 2006 growth was 40 percent
Fork truck driver training centre in Birmingham
(April 2007)
The Jungheinrich fork truck driver training centre in Birmingham offers employers and lift truck operators the opportunity to train and become professionally qualified lift truck operators
LPG forklift has advantages over electric
(April 2007)
The GT Sideloader forklift truck from Combilift has an LPG engine, which means it is capable of negotiating grades that electric models can't, and can be used inside and out on uneven surfaces
Forklift trucks in Northern Ireland
(April 2007)
Heyn Fork Truck Solutions was selected to represent the Jungheinrich range of forklift trucks in Northern Ireland
Forklift truck production resumes in Kentucky
(April 2007)
The Clark Material Handling Company has resumed production at its North American Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky with the NPR and ESM model forklift trucks
GBP600,000 for logistics and transport services
(April 2007)
Lawcris Panel Products has purchased 11 new trucks, ranging in size from 7.5 to 27 tonnes at a cost of more than GBP600,000
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
Forklift trucks usage, control and monitoring
(March 2007)
ImpactManager, previously known as ShockSwitch, monitors usage, controls vehicle access and ensures safety compliance to increase productivity and reduce costs
Tyre and transmission protection system
(February 2007)
The Lamerholm TP transmission protection system is designed to save tyres and protect transmission when operating forklift trucks, improving safety and saving money
Additional security and immobilisation for fleet
(February 2007)
After assessing Timet Birmingham's requirements, its forklift truck supplier recommended the Didbox system
Durable pit-scale for rolled aluminium
(January 2007)
Mettler Toledo Industrial Division has supplied and installed an exceptionally durable pit-scale solution at the Warrington premises of Novelis Recycling, part of Novelis
Quick coupler system for forklift trucks
(December 2006)
OilQuick Forklift is a quick coupler system for forklift trucks that enables hydraulic attachments to be connected in just 15 seconds
Affordable solutions for better forklift safety.
(November 2006)
HSE statistics relating to forklift accidents: a third of employers believe their employees are at risk of WPT injury as they work with or near vehicles as part of their normal work
Perrigo sprints to safety.
(November 2006)
By its very nature, the pharmaceutical industry has of course to be ultra-careful with all issues of health and safety
News on the 7IC Series forklift trucks from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK)
(October 2006)
Featuring revolutionary innovations such as active stability and operator total care package a series of forklift truck is claimed to be the most popular forklift model in the world
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
Monitoring safety of lift trucks
(October 2006)
Lamerholm Electronics has announced the latest addition to its range of ShockSwitch equipment for monitoring and controlling the safety of forklift trucks
Control the speed of forklift trucks
(October 2006)
For monitoring and controlling the safety of forklift trucks, a speed limiter system stops speeding drivers by limiting the forklift travel speed
Moulded corner guards protect from impacts
(September 2006)
Manufactured from plastics materials, highly visible, bright yellow, moulded corner guards will shield both forklift trucks and vulnerable corners and pillars from impact in warehouses
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
Forklift training is more than 'best practice'
(June 2006)
Forklift truck supplier strongly recommends that all driver training be done by its training arm, not because they are better but just because they are more focussed on articulated truck training
Low cost safety unit introduced for forklifts
(May 2006)
An access control and monitoring unit is a low cost system for restricting access to forklift trucks to authorised drivers only and has an integrated driver certificate monitoring facility