In winter, with the decrease of temperature, especially in extremely cold areas, the power and service life of forklifts will be seriously affected. Such as the liquid oil of internal combustion forklift, the battery of electric forklift, etc., the following NEOlift provides tips for you.

1. Polish your work area

If you have outdoor work areas, make sure they are covered with grit during the winter months. With the increased possibility of freezing, your forklift will be more prone to accidents if the operating area is not properly sanded.

2. Protect the vehicle from bad weather

If your forklift is used outdoors, or indoor and outdoor, then pay extra attention in the winter. For example, if your device does not have an enclosed cockpit, make sure to add a cockpit roof during the winter or always make sure to park the vehicle in an indoor area to protect it from bad weather during downtime.

3. Check whether there is obvious damage to the forklift before use

In winter, due to adverse weather conditions can cause damage to the vehicle or parts, please pay close attention to the overall state of the forklift to ensure that there are no obvious parts failure before each use. Unlike normal weather, bad weather can amplify any negative effects, so be sure to pay attention.

4. Regular maintenance

In the winter, the test of the key parts of the forklift gradually increases. A comprehensive and regular maintenance program will ensure that your vehicle is in better operating condition and more productive.

5. Monitor various liquid states

Liquid freezing can occur in any vehicle in extreme weather, including forklifts. Although forklift engines are designed to be very solid and reliable, bad weather can sometimes cause a lot of trouble.

Diesel oil, for example, may become a jelly state at extremely low temperatures, which affects the performance of the equipment and can even cause irreversible serious damage. So be sure to check the various liquid states before use.

6. Do the necessary preparation for the tire

In extreme weather conditions, in addition to ensuring that the outdoor road surface is covered with gravel, it is also a good choice if it can add more grip to the tires. For example, install the corresponding anti-skid chain or anti-skid nails to improve the protection level for the vehicle and the driver.

7. Fully preheat and then work

Like family cars, forklifts also need to be fully preheated in cold conditions before use, which is very important for both the engine and the hydraulic system, and can avoid additional fuel consumption and overdraft of the service life of the forklift.

8. Prepare well in advance

Temperatures can sometimes come very quickly, so it's also wise to make sure you and your team are up to date on cold weather driving procedures and general forklift safety, and to have a winter plan that your team members know.

In terms of tires, if you choose Trelleborg PSL visual forklift tires, you can more effectively judge the life of the tire, and do the preparation work of maintenance can be more convenient to specify the work plan.

9. Drive carefully

After the safety of the hardware equipment, it is also necessary to drive carefully. Pay attention to speed control, ensure clear vision, eliminate fatigue driving.

10. Dress warmly

Cold conditions can slow your brain and distract you, so make sure you wrap up warm! Trelleborg Winter Warm Package, for dear forklift truck drivers with cotton gloves, wool knee pads and down vests, to help you warm winter!