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  • Forklift Tires Guide | Types, Applications & When to Replace | Thompson & Johnson

    Forklift Tires Guide: Types, Applications, and When to Replace Them

    Choosing the right forklift tires is critical for safety, performance, and reducing operating costs. Tires affect everything from traction and load capacity to operator comfort and energy consumption. Whether your forklifts operate in a warehouse or on rugged outdoor terrain, knowing which tire to use – and when it’s time for forklift tire replacement –…

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    Forklift Face-Off: Electric or Internal Combustion – What’s Right for You?

    When it comes to material handling, choosing the right forklift can have a big impact on your operation’s efficiency, costs, and even its environmental footprint. One of the most common decisions businesses face is whether to invest in an electric forklift or an internal combustion (IC) forklift. Let’s break down the key differences to help…

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    Electric Pallet Jack vs. Manual Pallet Jack: Which One Fits Your Operation?

    When moving pallets, the question isn’t whether you need a pallet jack—it’s which kind. Both manual and electric walkies are workhorses in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. But they shine in different scenarios. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown to help you pick the right tool for the job. QUICK DEFINITIONS WHEN A MANUAL PALLET…

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    Brake Inspection & Replacement

    Forklift operators are required to perform a pre-shift inspection. One item of focus is the brakes.

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    Why is My Forklift Overheating?

    When operators notice the temperature gauge has risen into the “red zone”, a forklift must be tagged out of daily production to avoid causing damage to key components.

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    In-House Tech VS Outsourcing

    Both in-house forklift service technicians as well as outsourcing services have proven benefits.

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    Dispatching a Forklift Service Technician

    Similar to your personal vehicle, a forklift breakdown cannot be diagnosed over the phone.

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    Do You Have A “Safe” Attitude?

    A positive attitude towards safety will pay off in many ways. It saves you money, keeps you in your job and even saves your life.

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    Forklift Battery Maintenance

    Forklift batteries must be properly maintained to reach their full potential. Improper maintenance cuts battery life 50%.

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    Forklift Accidents: 4 Main Types

    A forklift tip over is the number one accident involving a forklift. OSHA’s Office of Data Analysis examined 53 investigative case files involving powered industrial Truck fatalities that occurred between 1980-1986 and found that the single largest accident was vehicle tipovers.

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    Checked Your Nameplate Lately?

    Nameplates, data tags, or capacity tags are just some names they are called by. They are an important part of your forklift. These tags need to be legible and on the truck. They also need to reflect the attachments that may be on your forklift, as stated in the following OSHA regulations.

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    It’s “That Time of Year” Again

    With the temperature dropping, typically the dock doors are closed more hours of the day, which for many companies means less air circulation. This can lead to problems that could be ignored during the warmer times of the year, but not this time of the year.

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    Safety Seat Switches

    ANSI, the American National Standard Institute, under the B56 standards, mandates that the operator of a powered industrial truck, or forklift, must be seated in the normal operating position on the forklift before it can travel.

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