Warehouse Racking Systems – Simplifying the Options

Joyce Schwob - February 8, 2019

Warehouse Racking might seem quite simple to a casual observer… especially when it works. However, racking choices are complicated. New and better racking solutions are always being developed. There are already multiple types of racking for various applications.  Here are some of the most popular options: Selective Racking When most people think of racking, this Read more

How to Use a Forklift Nameplate to Find Out More about a Forklift

Joyce Schwob - February 1, 2019

As a forklift buyer, you might find yourself in a position where the seller doesn’t know much about the forklift (this, of course, would NEVER happen at JIT Toyota-Lift.) Or perhaps you have a new job that uses a forklift, and no one knows much about it. You can get some very important information from Read more

How To Select a Forklift Tire – 3 Things to Consider

Joyce Schwob - January 26, 2019

A forklift tire might seem like a small, inconsequential detail in finding the perfect forklift, but choosing the wrong forklift tire could minimize your forklift’s effectiveness.   1) Pneumatic or Cushion – Indoor or Outdoor? This is a primary decision in selecting a forklift  Most forklifts can only use one of these two tires – Read more

Nylon or Polyurethane Pallet Truck Wheels – Which is better?

Joyce Schwob - January 24, 2019

Deciding between Nylon Pallet Truck Wheels and Polyurethane Pallet Truck Wheels is a mostly straight forward decision, but for most people making it, it’s unchartered territory. Noise Noise reduction is a strong point of polyurethane wheels. They do not make a lot of noise while in use. Most other types, including Nylon, make audible noise Read more

7 Technologies Only Advance Cleaning Equipment Offers

Joyce Schwob - January 19, 2019

EcoFlex Advance’s EcoFlex System goes beyond standard green cleaning by offering sustainability and efficiency, while still meeting the highest standards for clean floors. frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=””>   DustGuard DustGuard technology uses an ultra-fine fog proven to reduce airborne dust generated by side broom sweeping. OSHA updated its silica exposure standards, and DustGuard helps you do so. Read more

2019 Forklift Maintenance Checklist

Joyce Schwob - December 5, 2018

Forklifts are a key asset across industries so making sure these machines are in good working condition is important. Just like any machine, the various mechanical parts of forklifts can suffer the effects of regular use (it is actually most common among critical parts). When a regular forklift maintenance and service plan is in place, Read more

The Forklift Certification Basics

Joyce Schwob - December 5, 2018

If your goal is to be a forklift operator, you will find that job opportunities abound, but getting an official forklift certification will put you (and your employees) on the fast track to a higher than average salary and, perhaps more importantly, a safer work environment. In many geographic areas where manufacturing and transportation are Read more

10 Ideas for National Forklift Safety Day

Joyce Schwob - May 26, 2018

National Forklift Safety Day is on June 12th this year.  This day is a great opportunity to bring forklift safety to everyone’s “top of mind”.  Now is the time to prepare a worthwhile day for your team. If you search National Forklift Safety Day online, you’ll find hundreds of safety tips.  The hard part is Read more

May the Forks Be With You

Joyce Schwob - May 2, 2018

Today marks the beginning of our annual tradition we call like to call “May the Forks be With You”. It’s a crazy intersection of our love of forklifts, of Star Wars and the month of May. Step One, Inspect your Forks Our May the Forks event serves as that yearly reminder to do an annual Read more