Archive of: 2020
The Benefits of Electric Forklifts
Read how electric forklifts with their lower running costs, higher productivity, quieter and emission free operation, are seen as an attractive alternative to the traditional, internal combustion forklift.
Read postForklift Classes Explained
The Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association (AFITA) list eight distinct classes that forklifts and MHE can be classified under, in this weeks blog we profile each of the eight classification classes and provide examples of each from our product range.
Read postWhat to Look for When Buying a Used Forklift
Check out this guide from Adaptalift on what to look out for when buying a used forklift and you’ll be well prepared to make the right choice for your operation.
Read postAdaptalift Group Covid-19 Update August 2020
Dear valued customers,
I would like to provide an update on Adaptalift in Victoria in response to the Victorian Government’s significant tightening of restrictions. Adaptalift Group is able to continue to work in Metropolitan Melbourne & Regional Victoria. Adaptalift plays a vital role in the supply chain and we have been included under the group of businesses that can and will continue to operate to support the communities of Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Read postWhat are the Most Common Forklift Types?
In this week’s blog we profile the most common and popular types of forklifts and materials handling equipment to assist in choosing the correct unit for your application.
Read postCombilift Improves Safety and Efficiency Loading Long Loads and Containers
Combilift Ireland has engineered and built a variety of unique and innovative materials handling units with the aim of increasing efficiency and safety across operations.
In this blog we briefly showcase two of these products the straddle carrier and container slip sheet that greatly improve efficiency and safety when lifting and transporting unconventional long loads and when maximising the use of available space when loading containers respectively.
Read postChoosing the best forklift tyre for low and medium intensity operations
In this week we recap the criteria the needs to be considered to help determine the most suitable tyre compound, profile and size for your forklift, whilst also profiling some of the available tyre options from Trelleborg that are suitable for low and medium intensity operations.
Read postChoosing the best forklift tyre for high intensity operations
In this week’s blog we list some of the key considerations that must be evaluated when choosing the best tyre, some of the benefits of choosing the right tyre and profile some of the available forklift tyres from our preferred supplier Trelleborg that are suitable for continuous or high intensity handling operations.
Read postCombilift CS Pedestrian Stacker Wins Prestigious 2020 IFOY Award
Combilift’s CS pedestrian stacker has won the prestigious International materials handling industry award from Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) award in the category of ‘warehouse lowlifter of the year 2020’.
Read postCommon Forklift Parts to Keep On Hand for Repairs and Maintenance
During times of high demand such as the current Covid-19 pandemic it is imperative a company’s MHE fleet is functioning at optimal levels to meet demand.
Unexpected downtime due to breakdowns can have a negative impact on operations.
This week we look at some common forklift parts that can be kept on hand for routine maintenance to keep your materials handling equipment (MHE) optimally functioning during unexpected busy periods.
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