productMotive power
EnerSys will exhibit the advanced
performance, efficiency and energy
saving capabilities of the latest motive
power innovations in its Hawker
battery, charger and management
systems at IMHX on Stand 20F30.
product
productSafer transport
Contact Attachments manufactures
over 30 different models of forkliftmounted
drum grabs that are suitable
for handling various drum types such
as steel, plastic, fibre, and cardboard.
productSmaller capacity
A stylish new MI range of industrial
counterbalanced forklift trucks from
Manitou is being distributed across
Europe. There are 12 smaller capacity
MI models with maximum load
capacity options of 1500kg, 1800kg,
2000kg, 2500kg, 3000kg and 3500kg.
productAvoid fatigue
Ergologic from Atlet is designed to
enable reach truck operators to
effectively control all on-board
hydraulic functions with minimal
strain. The Ergologic joystick control
allows the driver to handle it in a
predetermined ergonomic way,
without locking the hand into a static
position. To avoid fatigue and
increase efficiency, the driver can
vary his or her hand position and
control all hydraulic functions in the
most intuitive way.
productForklift tips for winter
During the winter months as temperatures drop, added strain is put upon the key components of fleets such as batteries, alternators, tyres as well as vital service fluids such as engine oil and antifreeze.
productTraining simulator
will present its operator
training forklift simulator for
the first time in the UK at
IMHX (18-22 March 2013).
productBringing a safety strategy into the loading bay
The loading bay is fraught with hazards for forklift truck
operators. Implementing a robust safety strategy using
simple but effective protective equipment can make all
the difference, says Mark James
productNo substitute for safe practices
Training, best practice and preventive measures are all
vital in preventing forklift trucks making headlines for
the wrong reasons, explains James Clark
productThe ins and outs of GO lifts
‘Goods-only’ (GO) lifts can reduce manual handling in
the workplace and its associated health and safety risks
– but only if they are used and maintained correctly,
explains Mike Carp
productCertified hoists
A land based rig incorporating J D
Neuhaus handling equipment has
been supplied by National Oilwell
Varco – Dreco
Energy Services
ULC to United
Oilfield Services.
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