Forklift Tips and Tricks: Our Blog

If you’re a forklift operator or a warehouse manager in charge of one, your most significant responsibility is remaining safe while operating material handling equipment. To keep you and others safe, you want to be sure that the load you are transporting on your forks does not exceed the load capacity for that machine. That’s…

To keep your business up and running, you need to ensure all moving parts are functioning correctly. If your business relies on forklifts to transport goods from one section of your facility to another, mechanical breakdowns can cost you time and money. The best way to ensure your forklifts are running at an optimum level…

If you’re considering buying a forklift, one essential choice you’ll need to make is the type of tires for your forklift. Different forklift tires are designed to work better for specific environments and applications, and most forklifts only work with a particular type of tire. Choosing the right forklift tires for your business will improve…

Ever wondered if pallet racking systems are expensive? Maybe you want to know if they’re challenging to have installed? Or are they easily dismantled and moved? Perhaps you’d like to know just how much weight a pallet racking system can hold? At Sam’s Mechanical Service, we know that some warehouse managers or business owners can…

While most business owners and operations managers would like to provide their employees with brand new tools and equipment every time they make a purchase, the realities of balancing budgets often make shopping pre-owned options the more responsible choice. When it comes to specialized machinery like forklifts, buying used can save a lot of money…

When choosing a forklift for a specific job, it’s essential to know the differences in the types of forklifts. Forklifts are assigned to one of seven forklift classifications. Each one is different and based on the type of fuel used, features, and use of the machinery. The best forklift classification for you depends on what…

When businesses have to lift or store pallets of materials, there is no question—they need a forklift or lift truck, to do it. Forklifts have become essential tools for many businesses, farmers, and even some individual property owners today. However, buying a forklift is expensive and something that not every business or property owner can…

As a one-stop-shop for all things forklift-related, Sam’s Mechanical prides itself in being experts on forklift maintenance. Emergency repairs, parts and services, rentals, and sales—we cover it all. But why is it so important to have a forklift maintenance program in place at your facility? Previously we discussed some of the most common reasons for…

When it comes to keeping your facility running, your forklifts are likely an essential part of that process. In fact, forklifts may be such an integral part of your daily work routine, that you may not know what to do when something goes wrong with one of them. So what do you do if you…

As a business owner, it’s essential for you to keep up with the current news and trends that may affect your business. No matter what industry you’re in, changes in the marketplace can significantly impact your profit, and that is especially true in the manufacturing industries. If your workflow processes are not running smoothly or…

As a warehouse manager or business owner, you’re always looking for ways to make your business run more efficiently. What you may not know is that keeping your warehouse organized with pallet racking can actually make your business more profitable in the long run. So how do you organize a warehouse efficiently? Layout, proper pallet…

Is Purchasing a Forklift Right For Your Business? As a business owner, it’s always important to know how to manage your finances and assets. Knowing when to invest your money into a piece of expensive equipment—like a forklift—can be stressful, especially if it’s not possible with your current budget. Instead, you look into a forklift…

A forklift is a very versatile machine that can be used for various tasks and purposes within the workplace. Without forklifts, it would be nearly impossible to move certain loads and objects. While forks are the most obvious and popular attachment for forklifts, there are many more attachments and accessories available that may be better…

And Everything Else to Know About Becoming a Forklift Operator With the extreme growth of online retail in recent years, there are more distribution center and shipping depot operations in existence than ever before, especially here in our favorably located home region of Central Pennsylvania. This is great news for individuals with forklift operation experience…