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Analysis Series, Chapter 8: Emissions and Corporate Responsibility

Chapter 8:Β Emissions and Corporate Responsibility This section of this document discusses theΒ Corporate Responsibility of the company to its employees.Β  ByΒ converting from fossil fuel vehicles to electrics, theΒ pollutants employees breathe are eliminated. While...

Analysis Series, Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration

Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration AC electric technology allows precise and aggressive electric braking in which mechanical friction from a physical brake is not used as the sole means of slowing or stopping the lift truck but in addition, it β€˜pours’...

Analysis Series, Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion

Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion When compared to internal combustion systems, the performance of AC lift trucks in parameters such as acceleration, ability to negotiate a ramp, speed control on ramps, load-lift ability and braking are today...

Materials Handling Efficiency Tips for the Food Industry

Profit margins are razor thin in the food industry and it’s critical distribution centers run at optimal efficiency. Before determining the right amount of space and equipment in a warehouse, it must be determined whether the right processes are in place to handle...

Natural Gas vs Liquid Propane Gas for Your Forklift Fleet

Natural Gas vs Liquid Propane Gas for Your Forklift Fleet

A majority of forklifts equipped with internal combustion engines run on gasoline, diesel or liquid propane gas (LPG). Some forklifts are equipped to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Which gas is better for your forklift fleet? There are a few factors to take into...