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| Ten simple ways can effectively reduce the cost of using forklifts |
Forklift maintenance and care can not only effectively extend the service life of forklifts but also ensure safe operation, keeping your forklifts in the best working condition at all times. In some logistics distribution centers and warehouses that require extremely high logistics efficiency, due to the large daily shipment volume, forklifts are almost in operation 24 hours a day to reduce logistics costs. So, how can we carry out simple maintenance on forklifts to ensure our work efficiency?
It is essential to frequently replace tires that are prone to wear and tear. Just like sports cars, due to full-load operation, the tires wear out severely. Therefore, after running a race, the tires of a sports car must be replaced so that it can continue the race. The same goes for forklifts, such as internal combustion forklifts and electric forklifts, which all use tires. Excessive wear or fragmentation of the tires can cause the forklift to be unstable during operation and generate significant vibrations, which can cause great damage to the electrical and hydraulic systems. So when choosing a forklift, in addition to selecting more wear-resistant tires, the next step is to consider the actual conditions of the working conditions and road surface. When choosing a forklift, pay attention to the material and type of the wheels, whether shock-absorbing wheels or load-bearing wheels and tires are needed, and what characteristics their materials and hardness possess (for example: Polyurethane wheels are often used on indoor forklifts, such as electric forklifts and electric stackers, because they are wear-resistant and have low working noise, while shock-absorbing wheels are used in working conditions where the ground is not very flat.
2. It is necessary to keep the working environment of the forklift clean, and at the same time, pay attention to the cleaning of the forklift itself. The working environment of forklifts, such as warehouses and production workshops, usually contains some debris like wooden pallet fragments, cling film, garbage, rags, and production waste. If these debris get entangled in the wheels or tires of forklifts, especially manual handling trucks and manual stackers, it will have a profound impact on work efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct frequent inspections and promptly remove the influence of these debris on the operation of forklifts. Moreover, the floor of the forklift's workplace should be frequently cleaned, and even plastic or metal pallets should be considered to replace wooden pallets.
3. Add hydraulic oil and lubricating oil in a timely manner. Forklift machinery requires frequent maintenance. Insufficient hydraulic oil can prevent the forklift from reaching its rated working height and rated load, which will also affect work efficiency.
4. Operate the forklift in accordance with the forklift operation manual. Do not make mistakes. Misoperation may cause damage to the forklift at the least and lead to forklift accidents at the worst.
5. Reduce impact damage. In overly narrow aisles, it is advisable to arrange for well-trained forklift drivers to work within this section of the road. Also, pay attention to the vibration alarm and turn signal lights to avoid injuring people, etc.
6. Take more time to train your forklift operators and teach them safety knowledge. This can reduce the damage rate to the forklifts themselves and the goods, and also significantly lower the forklift failure rate.
7. Arrange preventive maintenance. It is best to formulate a maintenance plan and regularly maintain the forklift. In the long run, formulating and implementing maintenance plans can save a lot of money. This can prevent major component failures and also avoid many expensive repair costs, extending the life of your forklift.
8. A strict forklift management system must be in place. When the forklift is not in use, please remove the key to prevent non-operating personnel from mistakenly operating it and causing unnecessary damage. It is necessary to inform the operators that during the process of loading goods, for some relatively narrow aisles, they must first get off the vehicle to measure the width of the aisle to estimate whether the forklift and the goods can pass safely.
9. After each day's work, set aside half an hour or an hour to listen to the "sound" of the forklift. As the forklift is often in a full-load working state, to ensure it can operate normally the next day, please listen to the working sound of the forklift to check if it is functioning properly and can be used tomorrow.
10. Training on battery maintenance and battery charging is essential. The battery of a forklift is very important. Nowadays, many batteries are lead-acid batteries, but a small number of them are maintenance-free batteries. However, most batteries still require dedicated maintenance. At this time, it is necessary to frequently check the distilled water of the forklift. If it is insufficient, please add it in time. When charging, it should be noted that although most rechargeable batteries are smart charging, they still cannot be plugged in for a long time, otherwise it will cause damage to the charger. Due to the particularity of the battery, it is best to train your forklift operators to avoid high maintenance costs caused by improper battery maintenance.
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