Regardless of the industry or application, there are certain
time-consuming movements and operations that are both frustrating and
inefficient for forklift operators. When
considered on an individual basis, such actions are inconsequential and usually
completed without a seconds thought. If performed with any kind of regularity,
however, the accumulated time spent on minor movements substantially reduces
both efficiency and ROI.
Take the process of repositioning a pallet or load, for
example, which requires the operator to line the forklift up with the load,
drive forward, lift, reverse, adjust position, drive forward (again), lower the
load and back out (I know, I know, overkill right?). I apologize for stating the obvious, but
there’s a point here: imagine performing such an action with nearly every load
you lift as a forklift operator? Think
about how quickly that extra minute or two per load would add up for every forklift
in a 3 shift operation?
In these types of situations, simple and cost-effective
solutions such as forklift side shifters and fork positioners will improve
efficiency, productivity and ROI by completing these movements in a matter of
seconds, rather than minutes. With the
addition of a forklift
side shifter, for instance, forklift operators are able to shift the
forklift carriage and forks (with or without a load) several inches in either
direct without moving the forklift. In
doing so, the forklift side shifter dramatically improves load times, and,
consequentially, both efficiency and productivity.
Unlike the side shifter, fork positioners
does not allow an operator to shift a load laterally without moving the
forklift. Rather, fork positioners enable
the operator to reposition the forks in unison or independently of each other
and eliminates the time and manual labor required to adjust the position of the
forks when dealing with different sizes of skid entry pockets.
The ability to independently move the forks and carriage of
a forklift makes the forklift side shifter and the side shifting fork
positioner indispensable attachments in space starved applications, including
those with narrow aisles, smaller warehouses and side-by-side pallet
storage. Overall, these attachments help
to reduce fuel consumption, truck wear, and pallet damage, as well as improve
load handling times, efficiency, and productivity. For more information on Stärke attachments,
please visit us online or speak to a Stärke dealer near you!
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