subject: Look For Quality Forklift Service [print this page] Companies depend on their forkliftsCompanies depend on their forklifts. When you have a warehouse with high ceilings, you will want to make full use of the space you have. Using shelves that reach nearly to the ceiling is one way to make sure you get the most out of the space that you have, but you will have a hard time lifting heavy materials up to a place on your shelves if you don't have a forklift that works as it should. When you have forklift, it is easy to zip down an aisle and quickly remove a box or pallet from a shelf, but when that forklift breaks down, it can be difficult or impossible to get to the items you have stored on your shelves. Of course, there are other applications for forklifts, but no matter what application you need your forklift for, you will want it to work properly; thus, quality forklift service is of vital importance.
Most businesses that have a forklift do not just use the forklift occasionally; instead, the forklift will get used so heavily that it becomes an integral part of business operations. To prevent costly damage and repairs, routing maintenance is essential. First of all, you will have to care for the motor. Oil changes, fluid checks, air filter checks, and other components of routine engine maintenance cannot be neglected. Next, you should inspect the hydraulic system that the forklift used to raise and lower its forks. You should look for any signs of leaks and/or cracking in the hydraulic hoses. You should also look for signs of leaks on the seals in the hydraulic struts. You might also have to add grease at grease zerks. Many forklifts will use grease to make sure certain joints stay lubricated. To prevent scraping and damage to the joint, it is important to remember to add grease at the zerks from time to time. These routine components of forklift service cannot be neglected.
Sometimes forklift service goes deeper than routine maintenance. Every machine breaks down from time to time, that's just the nature of the beast. When a breakdown does occur, a company will want to find a service company that will provide service right away. When you depend on the forklift to keep your business running smoothly, you can't afford to allow a day or days to go by without your forklift. For this reason, many companies that provide forklift service will employ enough forklift mechanics to ensure a quick response to any calls for forklift service.
When you do make a call for forklift service, you will want to make sure that you are as descriptive as possible when you explain the problems you are having. Mechanics need to know what they are up against to make sure that they are prepared for the repair in question and to know where the repair should take place. Some repairs can be made on site. However, other repairs might require taking a forklift to a shop where special lifts can be used to access hard to reach areas of the forklift. To prevent wasting your time and a mechanic's time, try to provide a complete and accurate description of the problems you are having with your forklift.
Forklifts are workhorses. When you see them zipping around a warehouse or a job site, it is easy to think that forklifts are unstoppable. They aren't. With routine maintenance, you can avoid many serious issues, but the possibility of a breakdown is ever present. No matter what sort of forklift service you need, it is important to find someone that knows what they are doing. Quality and timely forklift service will keep business running smoothly.
