EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO., INC. BLOG
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Blog posts intended for informational purposes only. Eastern Lift Truck Co. is not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor should these truncated posts be considered complete or definitive commentaries. Individual user applications vary widely. There is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. Always consult your current sales/service provider (we hope it's us!) for a comprehensive review, prior to making any selections or changes to your operation.
TYPES OF FORKLIFT TIRES
Choosing the right tire option for your lift truck depends on your application.
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FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Paid hands-on training. Competitive compensation. Opportunities for rapid advancement.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: CARRIAGE MOUNTING CLASS
It is important to know your forklift carriage mounting class, especially when adding forks or attachments.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: 7 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FORKLIFTS
Understanding the 7 classifications of forklifts will help you to decide which one to use and best utilize for your daily operations.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: SLIP SHEETS AND PUSH PULL ATTACHMENTS
A slip sheet is the name given to the thin, flat corrugated cardboard, plastic, or other type of laminated paper, used to store and move product, in place of traditional pallets.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS (QDCs OR QDs)
Quick disconnect couplings, also known as “QDCs or QDs” have many uses. They provide a safe and fast way to release and reconnect hydraulic hose connections.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: MAST
What’s the first thing you think of when you read the word mast? Most people (outside our industry) think of a sailboat.
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MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE GLOSSARY: SIDELOADER
A sideloader in the material handling world is a specialized forklift designed to move sideways through tight spaces, moving long, sometimes awkwardly shaped, loads, that cannot be safely moved with a traditional forklift.
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LIFT TRUCK INDUSTRIAL BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE DURING EXTENDED DOWNTIME
Proper industrial battery maintenance is critical to keep electric lift trucks running at optimum performance levels.
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TOP FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Productivity and throughput are more important than ever to keep our supply chain moving.
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RETAIL SERVICES OFFERS BALERS, COMPACTORS AND MORE!
The Retail Services Division of Eastern Lift Truck Co. provides baler & compactor and other sales and aftermarket care.
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PREPARE YOUR DOCK AND DOOR FOR COLD WEATHER AND FOR A SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT
It’s that time of year again! Being prepared for colder weather is a must for any business, but especially important for those with external docks and doors.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FORKLIFT TIRE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
This is a blog post about forklift tires, and specifically, the importance of proper tire care.
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ONGOING TRAINING KEEPS US ON TOP OF OUR GAME
Safety and continuing education are ingrained into our culture at Eastern Lift Truck Co.
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ELT SYSTEMS GROUP CONSULTATION - USE OUR EXPERTISE
The ELT Systems Group along with the experts at Eastern Lift Truck can offer you decades of experience with material handling equipment and solutions.
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LABOR SHORTAGE SOLUTIONS
Businesses around the globe are struggling to meet demand with major labor shortages.
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WAREHOUSE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The ELT Systems Group Division offers full turnkey solutions when it comes to warehouse design and automation projects.
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POLARIS GEM ELECTRIC LOW-SPEED VEHICLES (LSV) & SUSTAINABILITY
Eastern Lift Truck Co.’s Commercial Vehicles Division offers a variety of environmentally friendly Polaris GEM low-speed vehicles (LSVs) that will help you meet your sustainability goals, save you money and improve the overall safety of your city or campus.
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NEW WAREHOUSE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Building out a new warehouse, whether it's a greenfield or brownfield site, requires a lot of coordination and planning.
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WAREHOUSE DOORS & LOADING DOCKS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF YOUR OPERATION!
Eastern Lift Truck Co. understands that your loading dock area is a critical part of your operation.
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PALLET RACK COMPONENTRY
Pallet racking has been around for many years. In the early 1900s, when forklifts were first introduced, businesses quickly realized they could gain more valuable storage space by expanding vertically (as opposed to extending their building horizontally) and place products and materials in racks.
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FORKLIFTS AND ROBOTS - ALL YOUR MATERIAL HANDLING NEEDS
When it comes to solving materials handling and storage needs, the professionals at Eastern Lift Truck Co. are up to the task.
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INTRODUCING THE NEWLY DESIGNED HYSTER AND YALE NARROW AISLE REACH TRUCKS!
The new Hyster and Yale Narrow Aisle Reach Trucks are here and our Sales team would like to introduce you to them.
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SIGNS THAT YOU MAY BE READY FOR AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
It's a new era for warehouse and material handling automation and robotics and that means there are solutions for all different sizes and scope of operations.
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MAFI T 230e NEW ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTOR PRESS RELEASE
MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH (MAFI) (Tauberbischofsheim, Germany) has announced the release of its newest product, the T 230e, an electric version of its popular diesel T 230 terminal tractor, a.k.a. yard truck. As MAFI’s distributor, Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. is excited to share this news and introduce you to the new T 230e, which will be available in Spring 2021.
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HOW ELT CAN HELP 3PLS WITH TECHNOLOGY AND EFFICIENCY
How Eastern Lift Truck can help all 3PLs with newer technologies and more powerful material handling equipment. Learn more about automation, fleet management and more.
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9 TIPS FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHER
Hotsy professional washers are only sold through authorized dealers and not at your local stores. Call Eastern Lift Truck Co. so we can help you determine which pressure washer is right for you.
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CONVEYOR AND SORTATION DESIGNS AND UPGRADES
Conveyor and sortation systems have been around for decades but with the passage of time the market has drastically changed, and technology has kept up with it.
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FINDING INEFFICIENCIES IN MATERIAL HANDLING
Our ELT Systems Group of experienced application engineers can design, manage and support all of your warehouse project needs.
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EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. IS YOUR BEST AND RELIABLE SOURCE FOR CERTIFIED USED EQUIPMENT!
Safe and reliable used equipment to match your company's needs.
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EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. IS NOW AN AUTHORIZED HOTSY AND FACTORY CAT DEALER!
Eastern is now an authorized dealer for Hotsy industrial pressure washers and Factory Cat, battery powered floor cleaners.
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MCCALL HANDLING CO. IS NOW EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO., INC.
McCall Handling Co. is now Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc.
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ELT SYSTEMS GROUP
ELT Systems Group can assist you with all your Warehouse Solutions. We offer a variety of product offerings. Learn more here.
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MARIOTTI: MANUFACTURER OF SMALLEST ELECTRIC SIT-DOWN RIDER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS!
Mariotti celebrates 100th year in 2020! Learn more about these compact, versatile, yet powerful forklifts!
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Mobile Railcar Movers From Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Our Port, Rail & Intermodal (PRI) Division is an excellent source for new, used and rental mobile railcar movers, as well as related parts, service and training for all makes and models.
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Lithium-Ion batteries are 23% more efficient than lead-acid batteries
Li-ion powered forklifts are becoming more and more popular for their excellent run times and virtually no maintenance requirements.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. Recognized as Yale Dealer of Excellence
Eastern Lift Truck Co. recognized with 19th consecutive Yale Dealer of Excellence Award.
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New Blog Series Ask The Manager Issue 1 Part 2
A discussion with Corporate Parts Manager Ed Henry
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New Blog Series Ask The Manager Issue 1 Part 1
A discussion with Corporate Parts Manager Ed Henry
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Receives 8th Consecutive MHEDA MVP Award
Eastern Lift Truck Co. has received the prestigious 2020 MHEDA MVP award, marking the 8th consecutive year the company has applied for and been bestowed the award.
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FORKLIFT CAB COVER AND ENCLOSURE OPTIONS
Are You Ready for Winter? Wet and Cold Weather is Upon Us...We Can Help Protect You!
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5 WAYS TO GAIN MORE SPACE
Gain More Space in YOUR Warehouse Without Having To Add On Or Move Out...
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EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO.'S BERWICK PA SERVICE TECH, ED NAUROTH, CELEBRATES 40-YEAR MILESTONE
Congratulations to Ed Nauroth for his dedication in servicing our customers for 40 years.
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WE HAVE THE FORKLIFT POWER SOLUTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
Not All Power Is The Same...
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Safety Procedures for Fork Extensions (Handling long, light loads)
Fork Extensions increase the versatility and load bearing power of equipment.
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Extend Your Industrial Battery Life with Single Point Watering Systems
By using Single Point Watering Systems on your industrial batteries you are...
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Eastern Lift Truck Co.'s York PA Shop Foreman, Ken Beers, Celebrates 50-Year Milestone
All but one person (York’s Shop Foreman, Ken Beers) knew there was a special reason for this particular lunch. After everyone was present, Ken was asked to come forward. As he moved to the front, his co-workers began to clap and cheer. To Ken’s surprise, this day’s gathering was to be held in his honor, in recognition of his incredible fifty years of service with the company!
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Eastern Lift Truck Co.'s Mid-Atlantic Sales and Service Territory
Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. provides material handling sales and service for approximately 100 counties in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Recognized With 18th Consecutive Yale Dealer of Excellence Award
Last week, Yale Materials Handling Corporation recognized its top performing dealers.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. recognized by Hyster Company as a Dealer of Distinction.
Eastern Lift Truck Co. (Eastern Lift) has received the prestigious 2018 Dealer of Distinction Award from Hyster Company, in recognition of sales and service excellence.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Service Dept. Focused on Productivity and Real-Time Visibility.
Continuing the Drive to a Digital Enterprise & Superior Customer Experience.
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Need Parts? Not a Problem!
Eastern Lift Truck Co. offers the parts solutions you need to get your equipment running again.
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National Forklift Safety Day 2018
The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day, recognized in June of every year, is a reminder to our industry to take safety and safety initiatives seriously, not only in June, but also year-round.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc.: Branch in the Spotlight
We want to take a moment to shine a light on one of our newest branches: Piscataway, NJ.
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Forklift Maintenance 101: Maintain Proper Coolant Levels
Keep your cooling system properly maintained to avoid engine failure. Learn how below.
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Springtime Is a Good Time to Inspect and Repair your Dock and Door Equipment
Did recent winter weather take a toll on your dock and door equipment?
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Increasing Pedestrian, Operator, and Equipment Safety with Aftermarket Parts from Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Eastern Lift Truck has many different aftermarket parts that will help forklift operators increase their safety. See our top five list below.
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Cold Weather Preparedness with Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Being prepared for cold weather is a must for any business in the material handling industry.
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Carbon Monoxide Emissions Testing & Inspections
Without proper air circulation, the exhaust from a single lift truck can sicken or even kill your employees.
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