Minimize your warehouse downtime
When was the last time you reviewed your service maintenance logs on your pallet trucks? For whatever reason, many people always fail to prioritize critical task such as performing proper maintenance on their capital equipment. Depending on the size of your company, you may not have the adequate internal resources to perform this critical maintenance function.
Performing proper service on your pallet jacks can increase the useful life of your machines. People also do not understand the hidden costs associated with pallet jack equipment going down and out of service.
Do not be penny wise and pound foolish, as you do not want to risk inventory turnover issues associated with maintenance downtime. Unanticipated maintenance can be very costly and may affect your overall profit margins in your business.
One of the things you should consider, is purchasing a preventative service package from your forklift truck dealer. If you do not want to purchase an external agreement, you can purchase your own pallet jack parts right over the Internet and service your own machine. If you own electric forklift Jack, certain parts are very prone to damage.
Keep in mind that your forklift is used and abused daily in a very harsh working environment. You should always check certain critical components such as the hydraulic lift, and rubber wheels. Rubber wheels can often fail if they are not looked after.
You do not want a cracked rubber wheel to increase your risk for forklift rollover accidents. Forklift rollover accident can cause your company millions of dollars a year in damage inventory, physical loss, and you’re also putting your staff that risk. Keep in mind that you can also run the risk of facing lawsuits if your employees get injured on the job. Depending on the type of injury and mitigating circumstances, this may or may not be covered by your existing Worker’s Compensation or business liability insurance policy.
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