sara LBS' new range of scissor lift tables conform to the highest safety standards in a wide range of applications.
Forklift Truck, Lift truck, Reach Trucks & Accessories
A Forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials within manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments. They are driver operated and there are many different specialist lift trucks available depending on the application. These range from the most common counterbalanced forklift trucks to more specialty trucks such as 3 Wheel Counterbalance Forklift Trucks, Reach Trucks, Hand Pallet Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks, Sideloaders and Teletrucks. These lift trucks can be powered either by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.
Northern Forklift provide Hybrid technology first for Highland Spring
Jun 22, 2011
A Scots-based family business is celebrating after winning a 1million contract with water company Highland Spring.
RFID is a healthy option for Bunzl
Jun 22, 2011
Following a review of the materials handling operation at its Leicester distribution centre, healthcare supplies specialist Bunzl has replaced its existing fleet of VNA order pickers with three Jungheinrich EKX 513 Kombis.
Water firm harnesses the power of Hybrid technology to reduce carbon footprint
Jun 15, 2011
A Scottish forklift firm is helping water giant Highland Spring harness the power of Hybrid technology in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
Increased Productivity achieved through superior operator experience
Jun 08, 2011
Where ergonomics are a major influencing factor in the purchasing decision of counterbalance forklift trucks, users can now benefit from a series of new standard features and options on the Yale Veracitor VX series of ICE forklift trucks
Manoeuvrable like no other
Jun 08, 2011
The handling of long goods is almost always a challenge, particularly in production operations like a joinery.
Students learn the importance of forklift chain measurement
Jun 08, 2011
The forklift truck engineers of tomorrow are learning the importance of regular chain inspections with the help of FB Chains chain wear gauge.
BITA launches industry recruitment initiative at AGM as forklift truck market outlook continues to improve
May 25, 2011
A new initiative to attract new blood into the Forklift Truck market, through better opportunities and apprenticeships, was the headline announcement at the BITA (British Industrial Truck Association) AGM recently.
Portable facility maker eliminates handling damage
May 25, 2011
Bunkabin is a UK supplier of on-site facility units. The company's Bunkabin range includes various purpose-built sleeping accommodation cabins as well as toilet and shower facilities which are hired to a wide range of customers from events organisers to construction sites.
Jungheinrich announce a step change in forklift design
May 18, 2011
Jungheinrich has announced what it believes to be one of the most significant developments in forklift truck technology for many years.
Forklift Truck, Lift trucks, Reach Trucks.
A forklift truck is an industrial piece of equipment powered by electric, LPG, propane or diesel with a metal fork platform attached to its front. The truck is used to lift heavy loads by inserting the fork platform under cargo, pallets or containers, to move them around a manufacturing plant, industrial operation or warehouse environment for storage. The truck frame of a forklift truck forms the base for its lifting and includes wheels, counterweights, a carriage, and a mast.
Main functions of a forklift truck:
- Lifting and moving heavy loads
- Stacking and unstacking pallets
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Sorting and rearranging materials
- Picking and placing items
- Maintaining warehouse inventory
Forklift Truck Types
There are three main types of forklifts:
- Electric forklifts: These are powered by electric motors and are typically used in indoor environments. They are quiet and produce no emissions, making them a good choice for warehouses and other enclosed spaces.
- Internal combustion forklifts: These are powered by gasoline, diesel, or propane engines and are typically used in outdoor environments. They have a longer range than electric forklifts, but they are also louder and produce more emissions.
- Pedestrian-operated forklifts: These are small, lightweight forklifts that are operated by a pedestrian. They are typically used for light-duty lifting and moving tasks.
Articulated Forklift
Articulated forklift trucks are ideal for small spaces. The traditional articulated forklift is a sit-down configuration and provides the user with a narrow aisle forklift and a traditional counterbalance machine in the same unit. They provide a more cost-effective solution when it comes to maximising storage space and ergonomic operations.
Counterbalance Forklift
These are the most common forms of forklifts and come in 3 and 4 wheel models. The counterbalance forklift features two forks at the front and has the ability to drive up close to a load to pick it up and move it. They have a counterweight in the rear of the vehicle to compensate for the heavy load being lifted at the front. Counterbalance forklift trucks drive best on flat, smooth surfaces and should be used in more open spaces due to their large turning circle.
Side Loader Forklift
There are a variety of different sideloaders or forktrucks which can be powered by diesel, LPG and even propane. This is a piece of materials handling equipment designed for long loads and is ideally suited to the timber and steel industries. The operator’s cab is positioned up front on the left-hand side. The area to the right of the cab is called the bed or platform. This contains a central section within it, called the well, and the forks are built to travel perpendicular to the truck as it moves.
Reach Forklift
Reach Trucks are forklifts used in narrow aisle applications, such as warehouses, and have two outer legs to distribute the load with a set of wheels in the back located below the operator. This allows operators to navigate smaller spaces, and still be able to reach higher racking
Turret Trucks
These trucks have an articulating base that rotates the forks 180 degrees. They are fairly high cost, requiring a guidance system and are much slower than both the reach truck or articulated machines.
Swing Mast
Swing mast machines have a unique design enabling drivers to rotate the mast assembly 90° and shift left and right to pick or place loads in racks. This can be done without turning the forklift and are therefore ideal for very narrow aisles.
Rough Terrain Forklifts
Designed to be driven over uneven, rocky, and pot hold surfaces while carrying heavy loads
- Telehandler or Telescopic
- Rotating or Roto Telehandler
- Straight Mast
