Alliance, supplier of non-food catering equipment and catering disposables in the UK, has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its Marlow and Glasgow warehouse facilities with the addition of counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks and order pickers from Jungheinrich UK Ltd.
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.
Linde's short-term rental fleet has the equipment to meet specialist paperboard industry needs
Jul 28, 2010
When Deva Hawarden Paperboard has an unexpected short-term requirement for a specialist forklift truck and paper-roll clamp attachment, it knows that it can rely on Linde Material Handling to find exactly the truck it needs, says John Gibson at the company's Kirkbride site.
LEDs 'a worthwhile investment'
Jul 28, 2010
The time has now come to upgrade conventional incandescent bulbs for drivers of HGVs and vans, according to the Operations Director of HGV Direct the truck parts supplier.
Carrying the cans
Jul 20, 2010
Impress Group has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its aerosol factory in Merthyr Tydfil with the acquisition of a fleet of 15 counterbalanced trucks and one pedestrian stacker from Jungheinrich.
Stertil Koni lifts 'ensure faster inspections and increased throughput'
Jul 12, 2010
Vehicle lift specialist Stertil Koni, in partnership with its Distributor CCS, has installed two heavy-duty lifts into the revamped workshop of Poole Borough Council.
Linde Material Handling reaches new heights for Samsonite
Jul 02, 2010
The Samsonite brand is primarily associated with a high-quality luggage.
Pallet capacity increased by over 12,000
Jun 21, 2010
Started in 1965, The Potter Group has grown to become one of the UK's most experienced and professional logistics service providers.
Barloworld predicts a bright future for forklift fleets
Jun 20, 2010
With the launch of new service and fleet management tools, Barloworld Handling says it is now better positioned than ever to predict the future of materials handling fleets.
Jungheinrich trucks at work in natures cold store
Jun 14, 2010
Located above the 70th northern parallel in northern Norway, Macks lbryggeri AS is claimed to be the worlds most northerly brewer.
Maximising storage density at new warehouse
Jun 14, 2010
Like so many third party logistics specialists, Telford-based Simmonds Transport started life as a transport and distribution operation and added warehousing to its service offering as the business evolved.
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
