Is your hydraulic fluid doing enough for your equipment?
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
When choosing a hydraulic oil, it’s easy to be swayed by the price per gallon. However, there are hidden costs to choosing a product based on the upfront price.
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Maintaining Peak Performance | Essential Guide to Forklift Hydraulic Fluid Care
Conger
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Welcome to your comprehensive guide on forklift hydraulic fluid – the vital component that keeps your machine running smoothly. We will delve into everything you need to know about forklift hydraulic fluid, from its importance to maintenance procedures and common issues you may encounter. Let’s dive in!
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Safety First: Implementing a Forklift Inspection Checklist
Conger
APRIL 9, 2024
To keep your equipment in good condition, go beyond the daily checklist and establish regular monthly and quarterly maintenance routines. Regular lubrication can help keep things running smoothly and extend the life of your equipment. Check Fluid Levels: The fluid of your lift truck is like its lifeblood.
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Forklift Brakes: Your Guide to Safety and Maintenance
Conger
MARCH 11, 2024
In this article, we will dive into the world of forklift brakes, from their fundamental mechanics to sophisticated maintenance strategies, equipping you with vital insights and knowledge. The master cylinder acts as a conductor, adjusting the brake fluid pressure directed to the calipers or brake drums.
Maersk Advisory: “Critical help needed — congestion increasing.”
ShipLilly
AUGUST 9, 2021
This as an adverse effect on the availability of equipment. Due to delays in transit and storage challenges in North America, customers are retaining their equipment for longer than average periods. The longer each container is detained, the less equipment there is at origin to fill your import demand. Help us help you.
What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Conger
APRIL 1, 2024
Imagine a world where equipment failures are unheard of as peak productivity is standard. Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. The Benefits of Preventive Maintenance Safety: Regularly maintained equipment poses fewer safety risks to operators.
What is a Telehandler? The Ultimate Guide
Conger
APRIL 25, 2024
Featuring an extendable boom and is equipped with various attachments to fit your operations needs, telehandlers excel in versatility. Types of Telehandlers Telehandler Applications and Uses Telehandler Safety and Operation Comparing Telehandlers to Other Equipment Common Questions About Telehandler Conclusion What Is a Telehandler?
CES 2022: Doosan Bobcat Unveils Smart All-Electric Compact Track Loader
IoT World Today
JANUARY 5, 2022
Construction equipment manufacturer Doosan Bobcat unveiled an all-electric compact track loader at CES 2022. The unit automatically backs off power when not needed to preserve energy and uses only one quart of eco-friendly coolant compared to 57 gallons of fluid in its diesel/hydraulic equivalent model, the Korean company suggests.
This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The company is installing camera-studded inspection stations equipped with artificial intelligence-powered technology called AVI, or automated vehicle inspection, at hundreds of its distribution centers worldwide. The algorithms should pick up every nail in a tire, fluid leak, dent on a fender, or crack in the windshield.
How far should Ontario’s emissions crackdown go?
Truck News
JANUARY 10, 2020
It’s paid every time equipment evolves in the name of controlling emissions. When regulators squeezed the allowable levels of NOx, we saw the widespread introduction of exhaust gas recirculation and diesel exhaust fluid. Cleaner air comes with a price tag. A tighter focus on particulate matter gave us diesel particulate filters.
Equipment Refurbishment vs. Reconditioning [Differences, Benefits, Costs]
Conger
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Are you trying to decide between equipment refurbishment or reconditioning? This article is your ultimate guide to equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. We also answer some frequently asked questions about equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. So, what is equipment refurbishment ? Let’s dive in!
Equipment Refurbishment vs. Reconditioning [Differences, Benefits, Costs]
Conger
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Are you trying to decide between equipment refurbishment or reconditioning? This article is your ultimate guide to equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. We also answer some frequently asked questions about equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. So, what is equipment refurbishment ? Let’s dive in!
Equipment Refurbishment vs. Reconditioning [Differences, Benefits, Costs]
Conger
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Are you trying to decide between equipment refurbishment or reconditioning? This article is your ultimate guide to equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. We also answer some frequently asked questions about equipment refurbishment vs reconditioning. So, what is equipment refurbishment ? Let’s dive in!
3 Reasons Why International Shipping From the U.S. Will Be Painless in 2023
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
East Coast back to China, considering terminals were also flooded with empty equipment. Since carriers do rely on imports rather then equipment repositioning, with slowing imports, we will start to see carriers with a smaller number of services touching U.S. Gulf Ports facing equipment shortages.
SONAR Indices & Insights: Making a trucking business profitable by monitoring these operational trucking KPIs
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
That includes total fuel costs for purchasing rack diesel fuel price , fuel additives, diesel exhaust fluid and taxes. Formula for GFEMIL : Gross fuel expense per mile= (gross fuel purchased + fuel additives + diesel exhaust fluid + taxes) / (odometer miles end of period – odometer miles beginning of period).
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Heavy Equipment Shipping: All You Need to Know
Trinity Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Whether owning or renting, heavy equipment is a big investment in your business – and you don’t want to take unnecessary risks that can lead to loss or damage during transportation. Heavy equipment shipping can be challenging , but it’s not as complicated as it appears when you have the right provider. How much does it cost?
Sealed Air Announces New Corporate Brand SEE
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 5, 2023
SEE’s new corporate brand represents the power of its brands and solutions that include equipment, services and materials. The company has grown into a global organization that provides essential packaging solutions to a vast array of industries including food, fluids & liquids and e-commerce.
3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2020
Our freight broker software package has built-in support for many types of shipments including less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), expedited, rail, and any type of specialized equipment. Transportation Service #11 – Equipment / Drivers. There are logistics companies that sell or lease transportation equipment to their clients.
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Fifth Red Dot for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 2, 2023
EDiA EX was a winner in 2015 thanks to its pioneering features, such as the Sensitive Drive System, excellent all-round visibility, and fluid, intuitive operation. ML) who design, manufacture, sell and distribute a comprehensive range of high-quality, innovative warehouse equipment, IC/ electric counterbalance forklifts and AGV solutions.
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USA Export Restrictions on Certain Types of Personal Protective Equipment Products
ShipLilly
JANUARY 14, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has filed a temporary final rule to amend export restrictions on certain types of personal protective equipment products (“PPE materials”) used in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment. It matches labor, equipment, and other resources accurately with order volumes, in real time. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center.
E-Commerce Fulfilment Paper Packaging System
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 11, 2023
Ingo Lublow, EMEA Director Protective & Equipment Marketing at SEE comments: “The demand for buying goods online has grown rapidly in recent years. The system can also be easily integrated into a packaging network system to facilitate centralised monitoring and deliver productivity information in real time.
Earning Income for Your Lawn Care Company During the Winter
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
You need to take the time to check the mount for wear and tear, particularly at the electrical connection points, and also to change out the hydraulic fluid. As time went on, he also added a handful of parking lots to his roster, ensuring that his team had the equipment and staffing to clear them promptly. Entering a New Industry.
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5 Tips for Navigating Global Port Congestion and the Ocean Container Shortage
Now, That's Logistics
JULY 27, 2021
As a result, Container xChange says that “many shippers will likely face long delays or higher prices for equipment if they can’t avoid using the affected ports.”. If your logistics provider hasn’t equipped you with a modern visibility platform for tracking movement across the supply chain, it may be time to invest in one of your own.
How to Dispose of Medical Waste? – Biomedical Waste Management
Compactor Management Company
JANUARY 22, 2023
It includes medical items such as syringes, bandages, swabs, and instruments used in healthcare settings that are contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids. Infectious Waste The infectious medical waste consists of any materials that have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids from an infected patient.
TagID guided charging brings new standard
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
For example, the intelligent battery sensor system can detect whether a battery is deeply discharged and automatically starts the corresponding desulphation process, while an integrated level sensor signals when battery fluid needs to be refilled. Efficient charging with Plug & Charge.
Grasping Success: What is a Clamp Truck?
Conger
MARCH 14, 2024
Clamp trucks are specialized forklifts equipped with clamps that enable them to securely handle materials that may be difficult to lift with traditional forks. Safety training should include understanding equipment controls , load capacities, maneuvering techniques, and stability principles.
A Step By Step Guide to Preparing Your Forklift For Winter Weather Hazards
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 15, 2018
On a basic level, protecting your employees against the harmful effects of winter begins with ensuring all of your operators are equipped with winter-ready outdoor gear. Beyond personal protective gear, there are a number of equipment-related steps that may be taken to further protect your employees. Winterized Fluids .
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment. No matter the circumstances or how far away your customers are, it’s important to understand how to ship heavy equipment internationally to get the best results for both sides. Preparing Your Equipment. Empty any fluids, especially fuel.
How to Lower Operational Costs and Increase Safety with IoT Solutions
IoT World Today
JANUARY 9, 2019
You can create a secure network to track the locations of people, vehicles, tools, equipment as well as monitor key items like motor maintenance, temperature, fill level, and fluid leaks. In this webinar, we will show you how new Internet of Things solutions offer small sensors with long battery lives that can reach miles.
How to Lower Operational Costs and Increase Safety with IoT Solutions
IoT World Today
JANUARY 9, 2019
You can create a secure network to track the locations of people, vehicles, tools, equipment as well as monitor key items like motor maintenance, temperature, fill level, and fluid leaks. In this webinar, we will show you how new Internet of Things solutions offer small sensors with long battery lives that can reach miles.
2020 Airfreight Market Roundup
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The situation remains very fluid and turbulent right now in terms of rates, capacity, and demand.”. The massive movement of personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals, first responders, and other front-line workers exacerbated the capacity crunch.
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Load Cell: Types, Issues and Calibration
Quality Scales Unlimited
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Hydraulic Load Cell : Hydraulic load cells are known as force-balance devices that measure weight as the internal fluid pressure changes. It uses a conventional cylinder and piston arrangement that compresses the fluid present within a diaphragm chamber. This pressure is then transmitted for remote control or indication. Image:hbm.com.
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Safety Tips for Every Stage of Your DIY Moving Journey
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 31, 2023
Contact Penske for roadside assistance with your Penske equipment, such as a flat tire on your truck, mechanical problems, fluid leakage, etc. Roadside Assistance Penske's 24/7 Roadside Assistance is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-526-0798 or submit a request through the Penske Truck Rental app.
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[INFOGRAPHIC] 4 Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tips: A Workplace Safety Primer
GlobalTranz
JUNE 19, 2015
Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#1: Inspection After Collisions. Forklifts and Lifting Equipment Safety Tip#2: Normal Service Intervals. Some equipment will need fluids changed at regular intervals, while most equipment will require hoses, belts, and various lines to be serviced over time.
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Rugged devices in extreme working conditions
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2022
As most staff will use equipment of some description, extending the assessment to machinery, equipment and tools that workers use to perform their roles makes sense. They can tolerate a range of hazards including exposure to fluids and extreme vibrations. All Conker devices are drop tested typically to 1.2m
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment. No matter the circumstances or how far away your customers are, it’s important to understand how to ship heavy equipment internationally to get the best results for both sides. Preparing Your Equipment. Empty any fluids, especially fuel.
How to avoid common warehouse hazards
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Warehouses are complex workplaces full of different moving parts and a high volume of staff where even the most minor accidents can cause damaged stock or equipment. Warehouses that hold flammable fluids and gasses need to be extra careful; staff must report any leaks. Also, avoid running electrical wires under carpets.
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53 Things That Should Never Go in A Commercial Trash Compactor
Compactor Management Company
MAY 8, 2019
A commercial trash compactor is a sturdy waste handling equipment that reduces the size of waste material from industries through the process of compaction. If the equipment explodes or catches fire, it would not only destroy the compactor but would also injure anybody nearby. explode under pressure causing the equipment to catch fire.
Siemens to Acquire Software Framework Provider J2 Innovations
Logistics Manager
MAY 23, 2018
The company has built a strong reputation at home in the US and throughout the globe with their FIN (Fluid INtegration) Framework technology. President and CEO of J2 Innovations, Jason Briggs said, “Together with a strong partner like Siemens, and we are well equipped and excited to take J2 and the FIN Framework to the next level.”
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Your Guide To Internationally Shipping Heavy Equipment. No matter the circumstances or how far away your customers are, it’s important to understand how to ship heavy equipment internationally to get the best results for both sides. Preparing Your Equipment. Empty any fluids, especially fuel.
Today’s Freight Transportation Market: Answers to 9 Common Questions
CH Robinson Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2021
Offering newer, well-equipped tractors (allowing the driver to pick out options like color). ocean ports better equipped to weather the current market conditions? port terminals are more fluid than others, how capacity is deployed can sometimes make these options a challenge. Updating and professionalizing benefits packages.
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[Infographic] Freight KPIs: A Quick Visual Guide to Carrier Benchmarking KPIs
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 8, 2021
It all depends on available equipment and resources, including drivers. Gross fuel expense per mile= (gross fuel purchased + fuel additives + diesel exhaust fluid + taxes) / (odometer miles end of period – odometer miles beginning of period) Percentage of gross fuel expense (GFEPCT) Trucking carriers must manage total fuel expenses.
Scissor Lift Safety: The Complete Guide
Conger
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Safety is an important factor to consider when operating scissor lifts, like with any other equipment. A scissor lift is a piece of equipment with a rising and lowering platform that’s used to move personnel vertically. More specifically, they’re mobile scaffolding equipped with a platform that only moves vertically.
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