Prepping equipment for winter
Making sure your forklift is ready for the cold ahead is similar to everyday maintenance, but you'll notice there are some more detailed items to check: All safety equipment is functioning properly Welds are not broken Tires are full of air and are not missing any chunks No visible leaks Gauges are functioning properly Chains and...
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Doosan’s Game Changing Forklift
In a recent article from SHD Logistics, Doosan's Paul Watson wasinterviewed to explain how the new range of forklifts are a 'game changer' in the industry. "The BT/BX 7-Series is a complete redesign of our electric truck range that sets the standard for the rest of the market.  We were clear from the start that this should not be an...
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Introducing Doosan’s New Forklifts
Doosan has unveiled the new 7 series B18/20T electric forklifts: Oil Cooled Disc Brakes - 3 to 5 double sided discs per wheel.  The discs are submerged in oil, keeping them cool and limiting wear, making them virtually maintenance free. Guardian Stability System - the optional GSS further ensures workplace safety by monitoring truck...
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Keep equipment from overheating this summer
Rising temperatures increase the potential for damage to your material handling equipment.  You might experience engine wear at a higher rate, parts failures, and more maintenance expenses - which can all be avoided by taking a few precautions, assuming you are conducting regular inspections. 1. Replace worn belts - belt failure can cause...
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Best (small) Fit for the Warehouse
Move with efficiency... Having the right tools in a distribution center, warehouse - whatever you call it- is essential to utilize best practices. One way to increase efficiency and productivity is to keep up with the technology when it comes to your material handling equipment.  Something that can easily be trained to use, maneuverable in...
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History of Doosan
Laying the foundation of success started early for the Doosan Company.  In 1896, Park Seung-jik opened a small store in Seoul, Korea, that made and sold a cosmetic powder - 29 years later this store would be named 'Doosan Store' and become a corporation.  Doosan is made up two Korean words: 'Doo' means a unit of grain, while 'San' means a...
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ProMat 2015 – Chicago, IL
ProMat is where you'll see all the latest innovations in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment & systems.  Over 800 vendors attend this show in Chicago every year. [gallery columns="4" ids="978,977,976,975,974,973,972,971"] Check out more photos from...
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Doosan sets the bar for forklift brake systems!
No one else in the industry offers the type of braking system and brake warranty that Doosan and Atlantic Forklift Services can offer. Doosan uses an oil cooled disc brake system which uses a pump to continuously bathe the braking system - meaning you, the customer, don't have to pay for expensive add ons!  Part of this system provides more...
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DANGER! Propane Safety
Now that we've caught your attention, we thought it might be an opportune time to discuss changing liquid propane tanks on forklifts.  While this may be a routine task, there are still safety procedures that need to be followed to avoid hazardous situations. We ran across the website for the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada recently, which...
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Is your forklift the best fit for the warehouse?
A forklift is an important piece of equipment for any warehouse to have, but what type of forklift is the best? According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are seven classifications of forklifts, categorized as Class I – VII. Class I forklifts or electric motor rider trucks; Class II, which are electric...
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