2026-01-29

Technological innovation becomes the focus of the exhibition. Intelligence and specialization reshape the forklift industry landscape

At the recent forklift industry special exhibition, intelligent and specialized technological achievements were showcased, and a series of innovative products and solutions were released, marking the forklift industry’s transition from single machine automation to system level intelligence, and the industry’s competitive landscape is shifting from single hardware competition to comprehensive solution capability competition. At this exhibition, the implementation and application of intelligent technology became the biggest highlight. Products such as unmanned forklifts and intelligent AGVs equipped with laser SLAM navigation, visual recognition, and AI algorithms have emerged one after another, which can achieve functions such as autonomous path planning, multi machine collaborative operation, and precise forklift picking. They are suitable for various scenarios such as high-density warehousing and production line docking, completely breaking the traditional manual dependence mode of forklifts. At the same time, technologies such as digital twins and the Internet of Things are deeply integrated with forklift products. By building an intelligent management platform, real-time monitoring, scheduling optimization, and preventive maintenance of forklift fleets can be achieved, greatly improving logistics operation efficiency. The trend of specialized development is also prominent, with a comprehensive launch of specialized forklift products for different segmented scenarios. Specialized forklifts that cover narrow and ultra narrow channel operations can increase storage density without expanding the warehouse footprint; Suitable for off-road and heavy-duty complex working […]

2026-01-21

10 Essential Safety and Operation Tips for Forklift Operators

1. Personal Protective Equipment. Forklift operators must wear safety helmets, work clothes, and safety shoes throughout the entire operation. Before inspecting the forklift, ensure all personal protective measures are in place. Open-toed shoes such as sandals or slippers are strictly prohibited, as the forklift working environment is complex and exposes feet to significant injury risks. 2. Visual Inspection. Carefully inspect the forklift’s exterior, checking for any damage to the body and protective panels, ensuring the safety belt functions properly, and verifying for oil or water leaks under the vehicle. Additionally, assess the wear and damage levels of the tires. 3. Inspection of the instruments and engine operation. Engage the parking brake (handbrake), shift the gear to neutral, turn on the ignition switch, and check if the instruments display correctly. Start the engine and listen for any abnormal sounds to ensure smooth startup. 4. Inspection of lights and horn. Turn on the light control switch and sequentially check whether the headlights, side marker lights, and taillights are functioning properly. Operate the turn signal switch to verify the proper flashing of the turn signals. Press the brake pedal to confirm the brake light illuminates. Press the horn button to test whether the horn sounds normally. 5. Pedal and Steering Inspection. Press each pedal by hand to feel the resistance and determine if […]