Winter 2011 : Issue 15
Lift trucks are frequently assumed to be inappropriate for handling on and around production lines for reasons of space - but that's not always the case, as eureka finds out.
With the right attachment, there is really very little that lift trucks can't handle. So what are the most common attachments and what do users need to bear in mind when using them?
You can't expect a standard lift truck to last long in extreme conditions, like cold stores or salty environments. Modified trucks, however can take almost anything you throw at them...
The humble unit load may not, at first glance, appear to have a huge role to play in terms of safety. But get it wrong, and you could soon have a serious accident on your hands.