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Lifting devices & lifting gear
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Lifting equipment belongs in every warehouse
Goods in warehouses and production facilities are traditionally moved using manual pallet trucks or forklifts. The simplest and most durable option is a manual fork pallet truck powered by the operator's physical effort. It is ideal for straightforward transport of Euro pallets and similar loads that can be approached from beneath. A manual pallet truck is particularly attractive in terms of price because its purchase cost is lower than that of larger electrically powered models. It requires neither an electricity supply nor intensive maintenance, no special driving licence is needed, and operation is straightforward. These are only some of the reasons why such equipment belongs in every warehouse containing pallet racks. The racks should be fitted with rack-impact protection, which is required in commercial operations and checked annually during the rack inspection.
Construction and operation of a manual pallet truck
A manually operated pallet truck consists of a control element known as the tiller, forks and rollers. The steering rollers are positioned beneath the tiller, while the fork rollers are located towards the front of the forks. Pallet trucks must withstand demanding use and are therefore generally made from resistant steel, often powder-coated in a highly visible colour. A grease nipple on the side frequently simplifies hydraulic maintenance. A lever integrated into the tiller handle controls whether the load is raised or lowered. To pick up a load, position the forks completely beneath the pallet. Lower the tiller lever and pump the tiller to raise the forks to the required height. Pressing the lever lowers the load again.
Stackers combine the best characteristics of forklifts and pallet trucks
There are many reasons to purchase a stacker: a manual pallet truck may no longer provide sufficient lifting height; there may be insufficient space or no driver for a forklift; or the additional height may be required only occasionally, making a forklift uneconomical. Whatever the reason, a stacker fills precisely this gap. It provides a substantially greater lift height while retaining handling and space requirements similar to a manual pallet truck. The tiller controls lifting, and rollers allow the stacker to cover shorter distances through a warehouse or production area. Two forks approach beneath the pallet or other load in the same way, allowing it to be loaded onto a small commercial vehicle with ease.
Efficiency depends on the right accessories
Practical lifting-equipment accessories allow goods not only to be raised, transported and stored. A crane scale turns the pallet truck into a mobile weighing station, while a small ramp creates routes for trolleys and carts. These accessories prepare lifting equipment for a variety of flexible applications. Every accessory listed here is compatible with forklifts and other lifting devices.
Are you looking for further forklift attachments? Explore the forklift attachments category and discover products such as our load hook or practical work platform.