Join the Electric Forklift Revolution

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Twenty years ago, companies with a 24 hour operation moving 8,000lb loads indoors and outdoors would have laughed off a suggestion of an electric forklift being able to replace their internal combustion fleet. Those days are long gone. In fact, through June of this year, nearly 70% of the new forklifts purchased in the US have been powered by electricity!

And there is good reason. The benefits of operating electric forklifts are many and the drawbacks are few. Over the past decade, manufacturers of electric forklifts have worked tirelessly to improve the performance of electric forklifts so they can do the jobs previously relegated to their IC counterparts. The results are impressive. Most manufacturers have models that can be used indoors and outdoors with capacities often exceeding 10,000lbs. They’ve equipped them with pneumatic tires and sealed components to ensure your electric forklift will continue to perform flawlessly, whether it’s sunny and 100 degrees or rainy and 40 degrees.

In addition, battery and charger manufacturers have improved technology to make batteries more efficient, longer lasting, and less costly. Lithium batteries are now being manufactured to fit existing forklift models, which eliminates battery changing, storage and multiple batteries for each lift truck. Let’s take a quick look at the benefits of owning and operating electric forklifts.

Electric Forklifts Eliminate Emissions

The values of today’s business owners have changed. Twenty years ago, few of us were concerned with our carbon footprint. Today, that is taking front and center page with many companies’ strategies to be carbon neutral. Electric forklifts are a great way to help companies achieve this. One study found that a 2,000 hour operation emitted 20,000lbs of carbon into the atmosphere for each forklift operated! Electric forklifts emit zero emissions.

This also makes for a safer and more comfortable working environment for your employees. Eliminating carbon monoxide from your plant or warehouse operation equates to a much more desirable workplace. Many companies enjoy fewer sick days, reduced medical expenditures and improved productivity.

Fuel Savings

While batteries and chargers require an additional up-front investment in your forklift fleet, the long-term benefits prove to far outweigh those costs. Some studies reveal that powering an electric forklift can save over $4,000 per year, per forklift!

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Electric motors produce no heat. This means less heat pumped into your facility, reducing cooling costs and making it a more comfortable place to work. Your forklift operators no longer sit on top of an engine producing heat in excess of 130 degrees for an 8 hour shift. In addition, electric forklifts produce no noise except for the tires and operation of the mast. This reduces wear on your forklift operators’ auditory systems, making them more comfortable to operate.

Electric forklifts require no operating fluids and have far fewer moving parts. Eliminating the need for transmission fluid changes, oil changes, cooling system fluids and more reduces your costs. It also eliminates transmission parts, water pumps, radiators, and other engine parts that need replacing.

By eliminating many moving parts and fluids, electric forklifts spend less time down for periodic maintenance, servicing and repairs. This often eliminates the need for temporary rentals or “extra” units to operate while your IC forklift is being serviced or repaired.

We realize there still are some applications where electric forklifts are not suitable, but given time, the industry will provide a solution. For example, in the fall of 2019, one of our manufacturers, Taylor Machine Works produced two giant 90,000lb capacity container movers. The industry will continue to respond to the demand of consumers to produce cleaner, more durable products with even higher capacities.

See our line-up of CLARK electric forklifts and industry changing, BYD electric forklifts featuring Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries which eliminate additional batteries, storage and changing.

Reduced costs, improved health and safety, and environmental improvement are all benefits you can enjoy by converting your internal combustion forklifts over to electric models.

Taylor T1025 Recycler Wheel Loader

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The Taylor T-1025 Recycler Wheel Loader features tier compliant engine technology. Taylor’s reputation was built while performing in the harshest industrial environments the Material Handling Industry has to offer.

We strive to keep things simple and use appropriate technology that brings value and the Taylor T-1025 Recycler Wheel Loader continues that tradition!

Learn more about the T1025 at Taylor’s website.

We’re Southern California’s source for American Made Taylor Machine Works products.

Forklift Safety Day 2020; What You Can do to Celebrate

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The Industrial Truck Association has announced it’s second annual Forklift Safety Day, to be held Tuesday, June 9. While the in person events have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, there are things you can do to take advantage of this day to help create awareness about the dangers that forklifts present and how to minimize the potential for accidents that can result in injury or death, damage to your facility, equipment and financial losses.

We’ve compiled a short list of things you can do on June 9th to improve safety on and around your forklifts.

  1. Make sure all your forklift operators have been trained and that their refresher training is up to date, if applicable or necessary.
  2. Download our Forklift Operator Questionnaire to help you vet new operators about their actual experience and history with forklifts.
  3. Take time to teach your forklift operators the importance of daily inspections of their forklifts. Daily inspections reduce the risk of equipment failure and catch small problems before they blossom into giant ones. Download our IC Forklift Inspection Form and Electric Forklift Inspection Forms.
  4. Take some time to gather any staff that operates around forklifts, but not on them, to refresh them about the dangers of this equipment and how to be sure to use safe procedures when they are in an area of your facility where forklifts are being operated.
  5. Make sure all your forklift’s maintenance is up to date. If you have a Planned Maintenance Agreement, this would be a good time to review it with your service provider to ensure all standard checkpoints as well as unique equipment attachments are being inspected and maintained properly. Learn more about Cal-Lift Services.
  6. Review any unique “site specific” features your facility may have and be sure your operators are aware of proper handling of equipment while on or around these features (ramps, areas where floors can be slick, floor substrates that vary etc…)
  7. Make sure that training is part of your company’s orientation for anyone that will or MIGHT operate a forklift. Remember, employees that have not been properly trained aren’t even allowed to sit on and start a forklift, much less move it out of the way of anything.
  8. Make sure you have lock-out kits to ensure that forklifts that do not pass an inspection are locked out immediately until repairs are made.
  9. Review all your forklifts for possible replacement. Old forklifts, or those that are getting “up there” in hours, might be potential threats. Review safety records and maintenance logs for your equipment. You might find this could be a good time to replace some or even all of your forklifts.-

Our goal is to help you operate safe, efficient and productive forklift equipment in and around the Southern California area. To discuss forklift safety, planned maintenance – or to get a quote on new equipment, please contact us at 800-322-5438.

4 Tips to Improve Dock Safety

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Improving safety on a warehouse dock is crucial for preventing accidents and maintaining a secure work environment. Here are some recommendations to enhance safety:
  1. Conduct regular safety training: Train all dock workers on proper safety protocols, including equipment operation, handling hazardous materials, and emergency procedures. Offer refresher courses periodically and ensure everyone understands safety regulations.
  2. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE): Supply all workers with appropriate PPE, such as hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and gloves. Encourage their consistent use and enforce PPE policies.
  3. Maintain clear communication: Establish effective communication systems, such as two-way radios or intercoms, to allow clear communication between dock workers, truck drivers, and supervisors. Ensure everyone can effectively relay information, warnings, and instructions.
  4. Implement traffic management: Develop a comprehensive traffic management plan for the dock area to prevent collisions and improve pedestrian safety. Clearly mark pedestrian walkways and separate them from vehicle lanes. Install signage and mirrors to enhance visibility, and consider using barriers or guardrails where necessary.
  5. Ensure proper lighting: Adequate lighting is essential for a safe dock environment. Install sufficient lighting fixtures to eliminate dark areas and shadows that could obscure visibility. Regularly inspect and maintain lighting systems to address any issues promptly.
  6. Regular maintenance of equipment: Establish a planned maintenance program for all dock equipment, including forklifts, loading ramps, and conveyor systems. Regular inspections and maintenance help identify potential hazards, preventing equipment malfunctions that could lead to accidents.
  7. Promote good housekeeping: Encourage a clean and organized work environment. Ensure that walkways, ramps, and loading areas are free of clutter, debris, spills, and obstacles that can cause slips, trips, or falls. Provide adequate waste management systems to prevent accumulation of waste materials.
  8. Implement safety barriers and guards: Install safety barriers, guardrails, and bollards to protect pedestrians and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas. Implement dock edge protection systems to prevent accidental falls from the dock.
  9. Use warning signs and labels: Clearly display warning signs and labels to communicate potential hazards, such as restricted areas, low clearance, slippery surfaces, or areas with moving equipment. Ensure signage is prominently visible and easily understood.
  10. Regular safety inspections: Conduct routine safety inspections to identify potential hazards, non-compliance with safety protocols, or equipment issues. Encourage reporting of safety concerns by workers and promptly address any identified problems.
  11. Emergency preparedness: Develop and communicate emergency procedures specific to the dock area. Clearly mark emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and other safety equipment. Conduct drills periodically to ensure workers are familiar with emergency protocols.
  12. Encourage employee involvement: Involve employees in safety initiatives by establishing a safety committee or encouraging their participation in safety discussions. Encourage workers to report safety concerns, near-miss incidents, or potential hazards, and reward proactive safety behavior.

Partnering with a professional material handling company gives you insight from industry professionals whose goal is to help you create a safe working environment for anyone that operates in or around your docks.

We’re Southern California’s source for material handling equipment, service, parts and rentals. Give us a call at 800-322-LIFT.

Stay Strong America During Covid-19

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Cal-Lift is bullish on the Covid-19 virus. This country, and the World have seen far darker days and we’ve overcome them. Right now, it’s important we all, the World and American citizens do the right thing to overcome this crisis. By working together, looking out for each other and doing the right thing, it won’t be too long until we can resume our normal lives.

Our idea for this page is to bring you information, news and tips to help you and your employees through these trying times. We’ll provide links to useful information and news to help all of us understand that we will be ok as a nation and it will be sooner rather than later.

Cal-Lift Corporate Bulletin Regarding Covid-19
The transportation and logistics industry has been designated a “Critical Infrastructure Segment” under Presidential Policy Directive 21 and Department of Homeland Security emergency readiness programs implementing the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. 42 U.S.C. § 5195c(e). It is therefore the policy of the United States government that these industries continue to function with minimal disruption in the event of an emergency.

Furthermore, in a March 16, 2020 guidance, the President of the United States instructed that employees of Critical  Infrastructure Industries, including the transportation and logistics sector, should be permitted to continue to perform their normal job functions during the Coronavirus pandemic.

What We’re Doing to Ensure Your Safety
We have been working with our staff to ensure they are taking the proper precautions not only here, but when working at your facility. Our goal is to continue to provide you with the great service and support you’re used to, without undue exposure to this virus.

Useful Covid-19 Links
Positive and Useful Covid-19 Related Articles

Working together, our region and our nation will get through this. History has shown we are resilient and by working together can and will continue to weather adversity. Hopefully, if we all work together and do the right things for our fellow citizens, this will soon pass and we can get back on the path of productivity.

About Cal-Lift
Cal-Lift is Southern California’s source for material handling equipment, service, parts, rentals and training. We are here for you, fully operational during this crisis. Please contact us for any of your material handling needs at 800-322-LIFT.

The Benefits of Electric Forklifts

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There is little doubt that the world is looking for cleaner and more responsible products to use in nearly every facet of life.  So it only makes sense that forklift companies and their suppliers would be looking at alternative and cleaner burning energy sources.  The surprise is that technology is allowing manufacturers to build forklifts that not only reduce carbon footprints, but also use less energy, cost less to operate, and in many instances, are providing as much power as their internal combustion counterparts.  This is leading to an obvious shift in the market and is prompting many manufacturers to invest more into research and development of this emerging trend.

Electric forklifts represent nearly 60% of the forklift market today, up from just 45% twenty years ago, and for good reason. More and more companies are realizing lower operating costs, including maintenance and fuel, reduced emissions in their facility and longer life out of their fleet. The major benefits of choosing electric forklifts include:

  1. Reduced costs – Fewer moving parts and less heat mean lower operating costs.
  2. Reduced fuel costs – If used appropriately, batteries and chargers cost less than LP, and energy costs are more stable.
  3. Reduced emissions – No output of carcinogens and carbons means improved operating conditions and better health for your employees.
  4. Improved operator ergonomics – IC engines produce not only emissions, but also vibration and heat, both of which contribute to operator fatigue.

The introduction of AC technology has been a major advancement of electric material handling equipment.  With the elimination of brushes, contactors and commutators, fewer parts need to be replaced, meaning reduced operating costs.  But beyond this, a lot of the advancement is coming from the power supply, your battery and charger. While manufacturers work to improve the efficiency and power of their forklifts, battery companies are working to provide the power in more efficient and convenient ways.

One of the major advancements in power supply for electric forklifts has been the High Frequency Charger.  HFC’s allow much more flexibility in how you charge your batteries and can reduce battery maintenance.  In addition they can also dramatically increase the life of your forklift batteries particularly if your operators are prone to opportunity charge, which happens to be a major cause of premature battery failure.

There are several lift truck battery companies leading the way in forklift battery charger options.  Engineering chargers and batteries that work the way you need them to work have been the key to designing combinations that provide the right amount of power for the right amount of time, and under the conditions you use them.

Traditionally a multi-shift operation needs two or more batteries, 8 hours of charging, 8 hours of cooling and multiple chargers for varying voltage batteries.  When the power begins to fade at the end of the shift, the operator is faced with the decision of changing batteries or opportunity charging (plugging in for short periods of time when it’s convenient).  We know that the decision tends to be opportunity charging and this affects battery life and increases costs.  High Frequency Chargers have changed all of that.

There has never been a better time to “go green” and take advantage of the advancements made in operating an electric forklift fleet.  By doing so you will have a safer and cleaner facility, reduced operating costs, and you will leave a smaller footprint behind while you improve the profits of your material handling operation.  Going green can provide your company with many benefits. To be sure you are setting up the right electric powered system we recommend the following:

  1. Consult with a dealership that has a great deal of experience with electric material handling equipment and can help you make the right choice.
  2. Talk with your operators to find out how they would use the new equipment, what would be most convenient for them, and how they use their LP equipment right now.
  3. If you have a large operation and can segment one department or facility, start there.  You can then tweak your program as you implement it in other areas.
  4. Be sure you are working with a partner that can help you select the right battery and charger combination.
  5. Be sure regular battery and charger maintenance is part of the plan.  Properly maintained batteries and chargers provide a much longer life and work more efficiently.

Allow us to be that partner to help you achieve these results.  You can count Cal-Lift to bring you the latest in material handling technology.  Call us today to speak with us about how we can help you improve your material handling operations.  You will be glad you did.

Keeping the Heat IN This Winter

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Winter is upon us, which means increased energy expenses to keep your warehouse warm and productive. While Southern California is not as effected by colder weather as our friends on the east coast, we will still be turning on the heat and anything we can do to minimize the impact of that on our bottom is helpful to a profitable 2020.

The following steps are five of our top recommendations for reducing energy consumption without turning down the thermostat.

Ensure Efficient Heat Generation Processes

Whatever thermal system you use, now is the time to make sure it is up to date with regular maintenance. Keeping your system in good operating order extends its life and ensures that it operates at optimal efficiency. Meanwhile, a poorly maintained system—particularly a gas-fired one—can pose a significant safety risk.

Another area of concern is the quantity, type, and location of your heating units. If you have made any changes to your warehouse configuration since your HVAC system was installed, now would be a good time for consultation. Technology advances quickly, and you want to be sure your HVAC system is up-to-date with current technology to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Maintain Proper Air Circulation

We all know that heat rises, and 20-degree temperature variances between the warehouse floor and the typical 40-foot ceiling are not uncommon. Circulating warmth to the floor can save hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars each month during the winter. The best means to accomplish this is through large industrial ceiling fans.

Determining what size, how many, and where to install industrial ceiling fans is our specialty. Fans can save up to 30 percent of your heating costs and deliver positive ROI in less than two years in many applications. Contact us for more information on fans and how many you might need to improve your energy circulation.

Retain as Much Heat as Possible

If you operate a warehouse, you have doors—very large doors. Although it is impossible to eliminate heat exchanges with cold outdoor air, you can take specific steps to significantly reduce it. These steps are more cost-effective than you probably expect.

Insulated dock panel doors can help retain warm air. However, depending on the number of dock positions, investment in them can be prohibitively costly. Instead, consider an insulation kit for each door. Insulation kits are less expensive, provide an R-Value of 6.81, and are easy to install.

Gaps around your dock doors can also cause significant heat loss. Inspect the top, bottom, and both sides of each door. If you see daylight, you are losing energy. Weather stripping kits are available to fill these gaps. The kits include weather stripping for the perimeter of the door as well as a 5-inch double-loop bottom rubber astragal to ensure that doors close tightly at the bottom. In addition to preserving heat, the seals keep bugs and other debris outside your warehouse facility. Caulking and sealants available at your local DIY big box store can help improve retention of heat dramatically over the winter.

Dock seals or shelters are imperative for preventing tremendous heat loss during trailer loading and unloading. If you are running a high-traffic operation without seals or even with worn seals, tens of thousands of expensive BTUs can blow out the door each winter day. If your seals or shelters are in good condition, be sure each tractor trailer is backed up tight against them before the dock doors are opened. Many types of dock seals and shelters are available. We can help you choose the right ones for your doors and budget.

One final area we recommend assessing is your dock leveler. If you use pit-mounted levelers, it makes sense to ensure that the side and rear seals are in good condition. Worn seals on your dock leveler result in air infiltration. We can inspect your levelers and seals, and service or replace any that are worn

Install Windows and/or Skylights

Although it is not always practical depending on the construction of your warehouse (or if you own or lease it), we certainly recommend investigating ways to improve the natural light and heat generated by the sun! Strategically placed windows or skylights can dramatically reduce your warehouse energy costs during the winter not only by using the sun’s energy for heat, but also by improving the natural lighting in your warehouse. This reduces your reliance on lighting fixtures and further reduces your energy costs. Using retractable blinds allows you to close the windows during the summer months, which reduces heat generation when it is not required.

And if you facility has windows, consider replacing them with energy efficient windows that can provide better heat retention and help keep the cold air out. If your windows are more than 10 years old, chances are you can improve energy consumption with new, more efficient windows.

Use Air Curtains or High-Speed Doors to Segment Your Warehouse Energy Needs

Some areas of your warehouse may not be used by employees often, who do most of their work in other areas of your warehouse. These low-use areas can be kept much cooler than the areas that employees use most. Air curtains and high-speed doors are excellent ways to keep the two areas temperature controlled while dramatically decreasing your energy consumption.

Winter can be an expensive time for warehouse operators, but the right steps taken the right way can significantly reduce the negative impact to your bottom line. We can help you find the right products to ensure you’re maximizing the use of energy in your facility during the colder winter months. Contact us at 800-322-5438 to speak to one of our representatives.

Taylor Unveils a World’s First

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Taylor Machine Works builds some of the toughest, most durable and reliable material handling equipment anywhere on Earth, right here in the U.S.A. We are proud to represent Taylor here in Southern California and we are even more proud to be able to join them in presenting the World’s first two all-electric top handlers to the Port of Los Angeles.

The ZLC Series has ZERO EMISSIONS, can run for two shifts on a single charge, fully charge in two hours and handle up to 90,000lbs! See the introduction in the video below which includes the Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles and Robert Taylor, President and CEO of Taylor Machine Works.

These are amazing machines and while they are the first two in existence, Taylor is already working on making the next delivery even better.  Eliminating emissions, particularly in Southern California is critical to the environment, our national health and security and we are proud to be part of a group making big strides in electric vehicle technology.

Even more impressive is that all of Taylor Machine Works products are built in America, by Americans in Louisville, Mississippi.  As you might be able to tell, we’re excited about these products and the future of material handling at the Port of Los Angeles, and other ports all around our great country, and perhaps the World.

More pictures of the ZLC.

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OSHA Reveals its Top Ten for 2019

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At the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in San Diego, California, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the agency’s top 10 violations for fiscal year 2019. The order may have changed slightly, but the list remain remains the same as last year.

And though much discussion and education has taken place over the last decade regarding forklifts and safety and training, they still remain on the list of the top cited offenses.

The top 10 violations of FY 2019 are:

  1. Fall protection (construction)—general requirements (29 CFR 1926.501): 6,010 violations. The duty to provide fall protection has been OSHA’s top citation for several years. According to Kapust, common violations under this standard included failure to provide fall protection near unprotected sides or edges and on both low-slope and steep roofs. Many of the citations were issued to roofing contractors, framing contractors, masonry contractors, and new single-family housing construction contractors.
  2. Hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200): 3,671 violations. Hazard communication has been in the number-two spot for several years. Common deficiencies include lack of a written program, inadequate training, and failing to properly develop or maintain safety data sheets (SDSs). Auto repair facilities and painting contractors were among the industries that received many hazard communication citations.
  3. Scaffolds (construction)—general requirements (29 CFR 1926.451): 2,813 violations. Common violations included improper decking, failing to provide guardrails where required, and failure to ensure that supported scaffolds are adequately supported on a solid foundation. Masonry, siding, roofing, and framing contractors were particularly prone to scaffolding violations.
  4. Lockout/tagout (29 CFR 1910.147): 2,606 violations. Many employers cited under this standard failed to establish an energy control procedure altogether, while others were cited for failing to provide adequate employee training, failing to conduct periodic evaluations of procedures, and failing to use lockout/tagout devices or equipment.  Violations were common among plastics manufacturers, machine shops, and sawmills.
  5. Respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134): 2,450 violations. Failing to establish a program, failing to perform required fit testing, and failing to provide medical evaluations were among the most frequently cited issues. Auto body refinishing, masonry contractors, painting contractors, and wall covering contractors received many citations under this standard.
  6. Ladders (construction) (29 CFR 1926.1053): 2,345 violations. Common deficiencies included failure to have siderails extend 3 feet (ft) beyond a landing surface, using ladders for unintended purposes, using the top step of a stepladder, and ladders with structural defects. These violations were common among roofing, framing, siding, and painting contractors.
  7. Powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178): 2,093 violations. Violations commonly addressed deficient or damaged forklifts that were not removed from service, failing to safely operate a forklift, failing to retain certification of training, and failing to evaluate forklift drivers every 3 years as required. Forklift violations were widespread across a number of industries, but were particularly prevalent in warehousing and storage facilities, fabricated and structural metal manufacturing, and among framing contractors.
  8. Fall protection (construction)—training requirements (29 CFR 1926.503): 1,773 violations. Commonly cited issues include failing to provide training to each person required to receive it, failing to certify training in writing, inadequacies in training leading to the failure of retention by the trainee, and failing to retrain in instances where the trainee failed to retain the training content.
  9. Machine guarding (29 CFR 1910.212): 1,743 violations. Violations included failing to guard points of operation, failing to ensure that guards are securely attached to machinery, improper guarding of fan blades, and failing to properly anchor fixed machinery. Machine guarding violations occur in many industries, but common targets include machine shops, and fabricated metal manufacturing.
  10. Personal protective and lifesaving equipment (construction)—eye and face protection (29 CFR 1926.102): 1,411 violations. A newcomer to OSHA’s top 10 list in 2018, eye and face protection made the list again in FY 2019. Commonly cited issues included failing to provide eye and face protection where employees are exposed to hazards from flying objects; failing to provide eye protection with side protection; and failing to provide protection from caustic hazards, gases, and vapors.

5 Main Benefits of Planned Maintenance

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Like anything else in life, whether it’s your car, your home or even your body, planning and conducting preventive maintenance creates long-term benefits that are well worth the investment. Why would your forklift and other materials handling equipment be any different?

There are many benefits of properly maintaining your forklift fleet and other equipment. However, we have recognized five major benefits that our customers have enjoyed. Planned Maintenance has been proven to:

Lower Your Maintenance Costs
Proactive and preventive maintenance has proven to lower costs by catching small service issues before they blossom into giant repair headaches. Replacing worn or damaged parts early decreases the likelihood of breakdowns.

Improve Useful Equipment Life
Equipment that is serviced regularly does not have to be “turned over” as frequently. This lowers your equipment costs over time.

Increased Productivity
Equipment that is well maintained does not break down. This improves productivity as well as your
bottom line performance. And equipment that is well maintained performs better and more efficiently

Increase Residual Values
When you trade-in your forklifts, or sell it to purchase new equipment, well maintained equipment
has proven to have higher values than equipment serviced on an “as needed” basis.

Enhance Facility Safety
Equipment failures can have catastrophic consequences. Properly maintaining your forklifts will improve operator safety, as well as those that work around your equipment.

Having the right partner in maintaining your equipment is as important as selecting the right doctor for the maintenance of your health. Our trained, experienced technicians perform thousands of Planned Maintenance service calls each year. Whether we’re servicing a giant Taylor Machine Works container handler a forklift or terminal tractor, you can count on our professional staff to minimize your downtime and maximize your productivity.

Learn more about Cal-Lift’s service capabilities, then Contact Us or give us a call at 800-322-5438 for a plan tailored to your equipment and operation.