The Ultimate Forklift Buyers Guide
In this blog discover how to choose the best forklift for your needs with this comprehensive buyer’s guide covering forklift types, key features, pricing, and expert tips.
How to Choose the Right Forklift for Your Warehouse Needs
In this guide, we’ll walk you through key considerations when selecting the right forklift or jack pallet truck to match your warehouse needs.
A Comprehensive Guide to Forklifts and who Uses Them
Forklifts are an essential piece of machinery that are widely used in multiple industries. In order to have a smooth and efficient operation, forklifts are non-negotiable, whether it’s a construction site, warehouse, or retail environment.. This blog will help you have a clear understanding and more in-depth knowledge of forklifts and what industry uses them.
The Importance of Watering a Forklift Battery
Discover the importance of watering forklift batteries and find out how this can extend the life of your machinery. Explore PHL's essential guide today.
Understanding the blue light in a forklift
Forklifts are equipped with blue lights as a crucial safety feature. These lights project a bright blue spot on the ground to alert pedestrians and workers of an approaching forklift, especially in noisy or low-visibility environments. Read this Blog to learn more about why the blue lights on forklifts are absolutely essential.
Lithium-ion Forklift Batteries vs Lead Acid Batteries
Lead acid and lithium-ion are the two most common types of batteries found in forklifts. Learn more about the difference between lithium-ion and lead acid batteries and discover which forklift battery would be best suited for your application.
How to Charge a Forklift Battery
Electric forklifts are becoming increasingly popular due to their countless advantages and environmental factors. There are two types of electric forklifts, the new lithium powered technology and the traditional lead acid forklifts. Both battery types need to be charged in a specific way to get the best use out of them, so following a set charging procedure is advised to help you keep on top of your battery’s health.
Can You Drive a Forklift on the Road?
Forklifts are great within warehouses and yards, but can you take them on the road? To summarise in short, yes you can. However, forklifts can only be driven on the road when they are compliant with all legal requirements. It’s important to understand the requirements and details before taking your forklift truck on a public road.
What is a Reach Truck?
In the material handling and warehousing world, reach trucks are an important machine to elevate the efficiency of your business operations. A reach truck is a specialised forklift designed for narrow aisles and handling palletised goods in warehouses. These machines have a unique ability to reach impressive heights, maximising vertical storage space. With an extendable mast, reach trucks provide a versatile solution for businesses looking to optimise their storage capacity.