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OSHA Forklift Certification Process

If you’re bringing on new people, reassigning responsibilities, or adjusting your processes to keep up with demand, training is vital to optimize the security and efficiency of your operation.  Raymond forklift operator training solutions can help ease the burden, helping to protect your employees, equipment, and materials with a comprehensive and immersive set of smart training solutions that may also assist with Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) compliance.  OSHA requires that all operators of industrial Raymond lift trucks be trained and certified in the use of their equipment before being allowed to operate it as part of their job. The certification process can be grouped into three main categories. Raymond offer a variety of industry-leading solutions designed to educate Raymond forklift operators on best practices in material handling environments. All programs can be tailored to meet your specific needs, applications, and workforce for grea...
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How to Choose a Forklift Truck?

The problem of choosing a forklift truck involves primarily a comprehensive analysis of its technical and operational parameters: the service life, technical parameters, safety and operating conditions, price, as well as a number of other factors. The most important technical parameters of the loader are its carrying capacity, lifting height, power and drive type (internal combustion engine (ICE) - diesel, gas, gasoline, electric engine). The secondary parameters are the type of the loader, transmission (hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, mechanical), brakes, tires (pneumatic, solid, bandage), as well as its overall dimensions, fork length, the number of sections of the hydraulic valve. There are up to 60 technical parameters of the forklift. Their number varies depending on the type of power unit, the design of various assemblies, the standards of the manufacturer, the country of production, etc. Let us briefly consider the main factors that should be guided by a particular type of load...

Finding the Right Raymond Forklift Parts

The Raymond catalog contains over 200,000 parts that they offer either on consignment or through an official managed parts program that helps you replace anything that you might need. To get started with looking at all the Raymond forklift parts, you may want to become more acquainted with your Raymond forklift by looking through the manual, or taking it into the mechanic or official Raymond service center for a tune-up. Should you be having any difficulty with your Raymond forklift, be aware that there could be a very simple problem at work rather than anything serious. Many times, the forklift or other truck will simply need to have its oil replaced, its tires given a look, or something else that is simple along these lines. The trucks are meant to be durable and long lasting. However, if the problem is a recurring one, it’s better not to leave anything up to chance for safety reasons. A good way to find which of the Raymond forklift parts may be malfunctioning is to take your ma...

Raymond Forklift Dealers - Used vs. New Forklifts

One of the most trusted and reliable brands of forklifts on the market today is Raymond, which has been producing quality lifting devices for warehouse and industrial settings since 1922. Since then they have made great strides in the technology available in their forklifts, even putting out the first microprocessor operated forklift way back in the 1980’s. This commitment to innovation and excellence has placed them at the head of the pack. Should you be in the market for a forklift for your business or construction needs, you will want to seek out Raymond forklift dealers for the best prices on this legendary brand. To get started with the whole process of finding the best Raymond forklift dealers for your needs, you’ll first need to narrow down what type of forklifts that you want. Not only are there dozens of different makes and models of Raymond forklifts, but all of these are usually available either used or new. There are pros and cons to buying used or new, so to figure out...

Learning About Raymond’s History

Owned under the blanket of Toyota Industries , Raymond forklifts are highly regarded as some of the most reliable on the market today. They are available in a number of different sizes, shapes, and at different power levels, so before making any purchase it’s a good idea to first think about what you will be using your forklift for. The basic function of any forklift is essentially the same, and that is to help move materials from point to the next using the capabilities of a mast attached to a carting apparatus. This fork slides under a box or other load, and then effortlessly lifts it. The vehicle can then move the load to another point where it is then deposited. The history of Raymond forklifts dates back to 1922, when the company was founded by George G. Raymond Sr., who was an efficiency engineer. He developed the company’s first best-seller, the first hand hydraulic lift truck. This feat was then topped by the development of the first double-faced wooden pallet, and since t...