What is the difference between a top-running bridge crane and an under-running bridge crane? A top-running bridge crane involves the running of the bridge over the tops of the beams of the runway. This configuration is preferred when the loads to be moved are heavy, as the beams also share the load as it moves. It is also helpful when headroom in the work area is an important consideration: the hoist hangs higher, above...
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What is a knuckle boom lift? One further instance of boom lifts worth mentioning here is the so-called "knuckle boom" lift. This type of lift is useful in rough terrain, and also in situations where there is a need for the lift to travel in forward and also in reverse direction very smoothly. The lift also finds use in situations where there are two walls or...
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What does an Electric Stacker look like? In look and feel, the electric stacker resembles a lot like a forklift without wheels or the driver's seat. A typical electric stacker comprises a steering handle and a pulling handle, besides a hand-break. An expert operator can maneuver the stacker quite easily with these handles. It is usually driven by a hydraulic system. The stacker moves on wheels, and...
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What can a Bridge Crane do? Bridge crane is a lifting equipment with a movable bridge, which moves forward and backward on elevated beams that are suspended overhead. These beams are known as runway for the bridge crane. The movement of the bridge makes it possible for the load to be transported from any point to any point along three axes within the operating space of...
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What capabilities does a Pallet lift have? The pallet lift is equipment with the capability to handle and maneuver pallets of different weights and size. This lift can function as standalone equipment on its own strength; and at the same time it is amenable to function with other types of heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts and the like, as an attachment.
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What is different with the new generation of Rough Terrain Forklifts? The latest generation of rough terrain forklifts is capable of handling material weighing in excess of four thousand pounds. Further, the telescoping feature has also been improvised, so some brands of rough terrain forklifts can telescope to a height of up to thirty-five feet. With improvement in technology have come better ergonomics and safety features for the operator also. It...
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Where are Scissor Pallet trucks used? A scissor pallet truck is especially useful in space-restricted areas, where a full-sized forklift may not be feasible. It is also deployable in contexts where singly-stacked pallets are required to be quickly moved between multiple locations. Because of their small turning radius and easy maneuverability, the scissor pallet truck is usually found offloading material from vans and trucks. Their relative...
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What types of Pallet Stackers are there? The equipment comes in two modes: manual and powered. In the manual mode, the pallet stacker may be operated by the operator who walks behind the equipment, to push and pull the jack to the desired direction and location. An underlying hydraulic system makes the operator's task of lifting and transporting, easier. There is a foot-pedal or a handle which...
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What safety precautions should be taken when operating a Bridge Crane? There are a set of safety precautions that the operator needs to follow in the case of bridge crane operation. These include not hoisting, not lowering, and not moving a load while a person is on the load. Also, the movement of the load must be avoided when there is a human in its pathway. Further, a side pull, wherein...
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What different designs are there for Pallet Stackers? Pallet stackers come in various designs and capabilities. For a company in the market to acquire one, the plethora of choices also means that some careful thought has to be applied for selecting the one equipment which fits all the requirements, both present and future. Some parameters that need to be borne in mind are the height to which the...
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What is the difference between a Boom Truck and a Bucket Boom? A boom truck is also known as bucket boom truck or "cherry picker" when there is a bucket-shaped apparatus connected to the extension of its arm. The extended arm with the bucket can be raised to the height of a phone or electrical pole or a roofline for instance, where the worker seated in the bucket can carry out the...
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Who came up with the idea of JLG Forklifts? The company is the result of an idea that came to its founder, John L. Grove, when he was on a trip along with his wife Cora, visiting old business associates. He stopped over at the Hoover Dam and by a stroke of coincidence, happened to watch two workers getting electrocuted on the scaffolding. This event motivated Mr. John to...
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What is a 4 Stage Forklift Mast? The 4-stage mast has four sections. The outer section is place on the lift truck. There are two intermediate sections. The outer intermediate section resides within the outer section and can be telescoped. The inner intermediate section resides within the outer intermediate section, and it too can be telescoped. Finally, the inner section resides with the inner intermediate section, and...
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Where is Nissan Forklifts based out of? Nissan Forklift is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Company Limited. The company is in the business of manufacturing forklift equipment. The company's US and Latin American headquarters are located in Marengo, Illinois, employing 350 associates and personnel.
The company complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 specifications. This has ensured that all of its manufacturing processes as also its...
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What are some advantages of Scissor Pallet Trucks? The lift of the scissor pallet truck is not driven by hydraulics. As such, the rate of rise of the lift is not smooth and constant, leading to certain bumpiness in its ride up and down. However, this shortcoming is easily offset by certain of its more powerful benefits.
Because of the scissor-like folding of the arms, the scissor pallet...
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When is a drum gripper used? This attachment is usually deployed where the application is totally drum-based. The attachment can not only move the drums more efficiently than human beings, it can also rotate them into position. Also, depending on their size, multiple drums can be handled simultaneously. There are two types of the drum gripper: one grasps the body of the drum and is called...
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What does a Forklift Boom do? The forklift boom essentially transforms the lift truck equipment into a mobile crane. The boom is versatile because it can swivel and rotate, and so gives the operator myriad number of motions to deploy. The boom is usually installed in the position where the forks of the lift truck would have been present. The boom is built to different lengths...
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What is a hook base forklift attachment? The hook base forklift attachment converts an ordinary forklift into a tow truck. The attachment enables the carriage of trailers and other portable equipment. Steel safety pins are used to slide the attachment into the forks. The attachment is usually powder coated with a blue paint finish. The attachment also comes with options of pintle hook, tow balls and lifting...
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What are some of the different options available for Cranes? The simplest form of the modern crane is the mobile crane with a telescopic boom mounted on its movable platform. The boom is made from steel truss and known as "arm" in industry parlance. The arm can be raised or lowered with the help of pulleys or levers. A hook generally suspends from the boom to lift weights.
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What are some common customizations for Boom Trucks? Boom trucks are designed and customized to suit the application they are meant to be used for. For instance, boom trucks meant in a construction or heavy equipment lifting-and-transport context may have a crane at the rear. These cranes lift heavy items from and off the bed of the truck. When the crane is short and compact, it is called...
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What are Forklift Load Protectors? The forklift truck load protector is an add-on to the extension, and is meant to eliminate costly scratching, chipping, marring and scuffing that the steel forks may cause to the extension. It does this by providing a non-slip surface between the extension and the fork. It fits right over the standard lift fork with mounting hardware. The raw material used...
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What does the label "DY" on a Forklift stand for? The label "DY" indicates the truck is diesel-fueled, that it meets the requirements of "DS", and that it does not have any electrical equipment installed. A DY truck makes use of air-starters and has the provision to limit the surface temperature of its components. A DY truck is similar in application to the EE electric truck.
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Why do people buy a forklift work platform? The work platform forklift attachment is used to transport maintenance personnel from one point to another, safely and quickly. The platform attachment attaches to the forklift by inserting forks into fork pockets and chaining the platform to the lift truck. The platform has a handrail which is about 42" high. There is another mid-rail about 21" high. These hand rails...
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What does the label "D" on a Forklift stand for? The label "D" indicates that the truck is diesel-fueled, and that it meets the minimum standard for fire hazards. Such trucks are used in normal industry settings, and not deployed for environments with the faintest indication of hazard.
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What does the label "EE" on a Forklift stand for? The label "EE" indicates that the truck is electric-powered, that it meets the requirements of "ES", and that all the components that can produce sparks are completely enclosed. This type of truck is generally deployed in hazardous environments where sparks can ignite fire.
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What does the label "E" on a Forklift stand for? The label "E" indicates that the truck is electric-powered, and that it meets the minimum standard for fire hazards. Such trucks are used in normal industry settings, and not deployed for environments with the faintest indication of hazard.
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What types of Forklifts does Crown manufacture? Crown Equipment Corporation is a manufacturer of electric lift trucks. The company is privately-owned. Crown has an extensive product line, ranging from manual propelled pallet trucks and stackers, power pallet trucks and stackers, sit-down and stand-up counterbalanced trucks, narrow-aisle reach trucks, very narrow-aisle turret trucks, to order-picking equipment. The company also designs IC forklift trucks for indoor and outdoor applications.
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What does the lable "LP" on a Forklift stand for? The label "LP" indicates that the truck is LPG-fueled, and that it meets the minimum standard for fire hazards. Such trucks are not deployed in hazardous environments.
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How many Forklift dealers does Doosan Forklifts have? The Forklift group conducts its operations through a network of 94 independent dealers. There are over 220 sales and service locations manned by DIA lift truck dealers throughout the US and Canada. The lift truck product line comprises over 63 separate models, with 82 various engine and battery configurations. The lift truck vehicles come in both internal combustion and electricity-powered...
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What does the label "G/LP" on a Forklift stand for? The label "G/LP" indicates that the truck can be operated on both gasoline as well as LPG, without altering the fuel system in any way, and that it meets the minimum standard for fire hazards. Such trucks are used in normal industry settings, and not deployed for environments with the faintest indication of hazard.
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What does the label "G" on a Forklift stand for? The label "G" indicates that the truck is gasoline-fueled, and that it meets the minimum standard for fire hazards. Such trucks are used in normal industry settings, and not deployed for environments with the faintest indication of hazard.
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How do I choose the right Pallet Lift? Companies wanting to buy a pallet lift may want to consider the context in which the lift is going to be used. In some facilities, the aisles are quite narrow. This automatically eliminates pallet lifts with wider girth, and focuses on lifts which are not only narrow in profile, but which are also deftly maneuverable. Similarly, in environments where some...
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