If there is a part of your forklift that is most taken for granted, it may be the fork. It’s the first word in FORKLIFT, it’s the part of the vehicle that always… ALWAYS… comes in contact with what you are moving and it gets the least amount of attention when it comes to maintenance. They are simple if you look at it. One piece of...

Find a forklift, and it’s very likely that nearby you will find a pallet or even a stack of pallets.  Forklift and pallets go hand in hand, so much so that it is literally difficult to determine which came first; the forklift or the pallet. The standard pallet measurements in the US is 42” wide and 48” long.  Pallets have wooden slats...

Don Haas takes us on a tour, showing off the top 5 accessories that you will find on material handling equipment.  If your equipment doesn't have these items or they aren't working correctly, we would be happy to...

You ask us questions all the time, and while we love answering your questions, this time we’re turning the tables on you. Here’s a pop quiz, Hot Shot, to see how well you’re paying attention.  The subject is: FORKLIFT SAFETY. Questions are here.  The answers are below.  Let’s see how well you do. Q: If you’re carrying a...

Some of the questions we get asked are complicated, others only require a short answer.  Here are some of the easier questions we get asked, in no particular order: Q:What is the purpose of the lift where the operator goes up into the air? A: That’s called an “Order Picker.” They’re different from a conventional forklift in that they...

You’ve crunched all the numbers every which way and made your decision to purchase a fork lift.  Have you considered some of the hidden costs? We can help. The fact is a new forklift has a remarkably low cost of ownership- but there are situations that could end up costing you in the long run, and at the top of that list is abuse. You...

We’ve looked back at forklift history. Now, let’s look forward to the future of the forklift. Forklift technology has stayed consistent, but changes in materials handling have necessitated some changes along the way. New advancements in tires, in mobility, energy efficiency and safety have been the biggest advancements in forklift...

JP Ippolito explains the differences in conventional and opportunity battery charging.  Each have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages so take some time to evaluate your options and what is best for your equipment and...

You’ve got product to move around, but it’s not especially bulky or heavy, or maybe it doesn’t need to be moved around a lot.  A giant forklift (and the cost) just doesn’t make sense for your operation.  DO you have options? Of course you do. Atlantic Forklift Services offers a complete line of warehouse equipment that can get your...

Ask any museum employee what questions they get asked the most and the answer is almost always the same.  They could work in the most interesting place in the world and the number one question is always this: “Where is the restroom?” We rarely get that question (through the offices on the right if you must know) but we do get questions...