Fork Tilt Leveling System Reduces Damage, Increase Efficiency

Time takes its toll on everything, but especially on forklifts. The constant bouncing and jostling lift trucks experience can easily throw the alignment of their forks out of whack.

And when the forks aren’t at the level that the driver thinks they are, they can easily get caught on racks, ground level obstacles, and even overhead dangers.

If your business is experiencing a recent increase in the number of products damaged during transport by forklift, it could be because the vehicle’s forks are no longer in proper alignment. This is especially common when multiple drivers are operating the same forklift during consecutive shifts or when one driver rarely drives the same vehicle twice.

Forklift drivers who are always in the cockpit of the same lift truck every day are more likely to notice variations in the fork tilt. But when they are operating a forklift they aren’t familiar with, they may not see the problem until it is too late.

Forklift Leveling Systems 

Forklift leveling systems are post-market forklift accessories that can be installed on existing forklifts to instantly tell the operator the tilt of the forks at any given moment. By simply looking at the tilt indicator, the operator can the position of the forks when the vehicle is parked, when it is on a level surface, and even when it is traveling on an incline or decline.

When operators know the angle of their forks, it helps avoid accidents that can cause damage to payloads and to the vehicle itself. Forklift leveling systems not only improve safety but also can make your operators more productive and efficient.

Some forklift mechanical systems are mechanical while others are digital. Both types help get the job done faster, with more accuracy, and with fewer mistakes, which can help your bottom line.

Easy Installation

Forklift leveling systems can be installed on practically any forklift in just minutes. Many snap into place on the forklift’s masts, with the level indicator located at the operator’s line or sight for continual monitoring but without inhibiting the drivers’ visibility in any way.

These helpful devices are also highly effective for forklifts fitted with different attachments, including carton clamps, dump rotators, push/pull clamps, carpet poles, and even paper roll clamps.

When your drivers know the exact angle of their forks, they can get the job done faster, safer, and with more efficiency, saving you time and making your business more money.