Heavy Equipment Industry News Updates

• It is very important to know when to charge forklift battery. If you will charge it too early or late then it will reduce battery life. So you should know proper time for charging the forklift battery.
• Try to charge the battery when it reaches nearly 80%. Cool it before use.
• To keep track of its timings is a good option. Any one who operates forklift should keep record of its timings when it needs charging. This record will prevent from too early or late charging.
• Never charge the battery up to maximum level. Don’t give short charging during lunch break. It will affect its performance. Instead let it cool during break timings.
• Charge battery before it will completely dead otherwise it will require nearly 3 days to become full charge.
• During use if battery radiates heat or produces strong smell then there is some problem. So never use it. Instead call service center.
• Never charge battery near flam or spark. Due to hydrogen gas it can cause explosion which leads to injury or death.
• Don’t completely discharge the battery. It will decrease its performance. Further it will prevent your charger to completely charge the battery.

• Adding proper amount of water is as much as necessary as charging the battery. Dry batteries may burn out.
• Add water only when plates are visible but never over flow the water because it can corrode the battery’s cell.
• More over addition of water can cause expansion so never overfill the battery.

• Proper inspection of battery is very important even after its maintenance.
• It is a good to inspect forklift battery 3, 4 times in a years to make it sure its smooth running at its peak.
• Professionals detect any defects or errors at its early stage during inspection. It will save you from big problem. That’s why proper inspection is very important for working your batteries efficiently and for their longer life.   

Have you ever worked with heavy machinery like cranes, forklift, reach truck, louder etc. These are used in construction and manufacturing industry. One very important machine is crane which  is used to move heavy and large objects. There are many types of cranes available in market but which crane is best for you, is a matter of consideration. There are basic questions that should be answered while selecting crane.

• First of all you have to find the weights of goods which  you will lift?
• What will be size of the goods?
• Exactly for what purpose you will use the crane?
• How often will you use the crane?
• Will you use the crane for mounted position or for moving purpose?
• Are two axes hooked crane is sufficient for you or three axes hooked?
• Using a crane will make your work easier for you and for your staff?

These is fixed type of crane and also called balanced crane. As it is mounted on ground so gives a best combination of lifting and height. That’s why it is used for construction of tall buildings.

It is also a mobile crane. It has boom fitted with many tubes whose length can be increased or decreased.

1. The turning radius of this truck is 2.4m.
2. The counter balance is 3.7m.
3. They are required sometimes minimum or 92″+ of clear walkway to store and retrieve pallets.  
4. They have more capacity which is from 3,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs. That is why the aisle will increase by a further 2″.
5. They are available by Toyota, Altus lift, Mercedes and other lift trucks brands.
6. The rack dimension is 6-12” than the aisle dimension. 
7. They have 35% reduction radius as compare to the counter balance.

Moving Mast Reach Trucks

 Safety Requirement: 

 Just like other lift trucks, to handle Reach Forklift we are required particular training. The training can be found online, short courses or on site training. These courses tells the introduction, How it works, Pre-use inspection and operation information.This training should must get before you are going to buy or drive forklift. 

1. It is recommended to uses Forklift or hydraulic to lift heavy items. Do not try to lift any heavy item yourself. This can cause of Kyphosis and Back pain. You can use the Lift Truck according to your need and place. You can use Electrical Forklift or Fuel Forklift.
2. Wear all the safety equipment such as Hats, Gloves and eye wear. Working without them can harm you in any of the way. Such as, eye wears protect your eyes. A person can be permanently blind if a small particle goes into the eye.
3. Make the area Smoking Free.  The area can get into fire due to a minor spark. Train your people not to burn or smoke near the workplace.
4. Use the symbols clearly to represent any area. Such as No Smoking area can contain a large no smoking mark. A Dangerous place can contain Dangerous symbol. Do not use the symbol in way that people get confuse with them. Use the standard icons.
   
5. Emergency Exits and awareness about that is necessary. Train your staff about Emergency exits. This is also one of the ways to decrease accidents and deaths.
6. Your floor should be Slip Free. Keep the floor non Greasy all the time. Put the Wet Floor Rack on floor if the floor is wet.
7.  Keep Fire Safety equipment near the workplace.
8. I personally recommend that only trained people should enter into the workplace. During their training people would get the training about safety. This will minimize the accidents. Do not let non authorized people to get in.
9. It is better to have an ambulance near the workplace. In chance of any kind accident, bring the patient to hospital without wasting time. Placing of First Aid box is also one of the needs for Workplace.
10. Place Fire Alarms on the work place. This will help to control fire at the very first stage and chances of accident will decrease.