Friday, September 26, 2008

Forklift Grapple Buckets

What benefit can grapple buckets offer our operation?
Root grapples and grapple buckets enable you to safely and quickly move bulky, hard-to-handle materials easily and securely. Grapple buckets are essential tools in tree removal, land clearing, paving, and construction. Cleanup crews use this heavy construction equipment for loading and piling logs, limbs, and brush.

This is all due to the unique design of the grapple bucket itself, which allows dirt and sand to fall to the ground while larger pieces of wood, rubble, and debris remain in the bucket. The grapple tines on the end of the bucket curve upward to prevent contents from spilling onto the ground and to avoid snagging utility lines and cables that may be lying under piles of debris, limps, and fallen trees.

What can are some things that grapple buckets can be used for?
For one thing, they are the perfect tool for removing roots of trees that have been cut down. This is why they are often called “root grapplers.” These forklift attachments are also good for clearing away debris after demolition work has been done. Excess construction debris is easy to remove with grapple buckets. In areas where storms have devastated foliage, they are essential tools in the cleanup of storm debris. Grapple buckets are important to a number of activities essential to landscaping as are self dumping hoppers. They are used from everything from clearing out brush to moving earthworks.

What are the most significant features of grapple buckets?
One of the most important components of any grapple bucket and forklift attqachments is a set of hydraulic cylinders that allows the bucket to flexibility adjust itself to the diameter, circumference, and unequal weight distribution of cumbersome and uneven loads. These cylinders keep the unit from becoming too heavy and creating a safety hazard and it helps extend the life of the unit. To keep wear and tear to minimum on your material handling equipment, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and fittings are protected with covers. Every pivot point is lubricated to maintain flexibility and avoid stress to moving parts. Cutting edges are punched so an optional bolt-on blade can be fitted securely to the grapple bucket. Additional tines can also be added if the space between existing tines is too small. This makes it easier to move piles of rubble or in landscaping work where a large amount of leaves, twigs, and other small trash items have to gripped firmly to avoid spillage.

Do we need a demolition grade grapple bucket?
You do if you are fitting a grapple bucket attachment to a “track” style skid steer, 70hp or greater skid steer, or skid steer that is rated at 3,500 lbs. capacity or more.

What features make a demolition grade unit unique?
Demolition grade units offer more capacity for uneven and extremely heavy loads with reinforcement gussets, and reliable performance is ensured by heavier component manufacture throughout. They also feature cylinder hoses routed in an enclosed tube for extra protection.

You can customize these heavy-duty models with end plates that contain loose materials and raised rings that protect grease fittings from damage. Ask one of our representatives about which of these options is best for your next project.

What other forklift products does Easy Rack carry?
Hoist & Hook Attachments
Forklift Boom Attachments
Fork Lift Extensions
Fork Truck Platforms
Forklift Spreader Beams
Forklift Ram Attachment
Forklift Mounted Attachments
Fork Truck Hoppers

Easy Rack also carries a wide variety of commercial & industrial netting, used pallet racks, commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide.

If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you or provide a complimentary quote.

Our main office is situated deep in the heart of Texas with vendors located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., New Orleans, La., Cleveland, Ohio, Kansas City, Mo., Mesa, Arizona, Virginia Beach, Va., Omaha, Nebraska, Oakland, California, Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Arlington, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Denton, TX, McKinney, Texas, Midland, TX, Killeen, Texas, Dallas TX DFW, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, ALBQ, NYC, LA, MPLS.

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Forklift Bucket Attachments

Are forklift bucket attachments less expensive than loaders?
Yes, by all means they are. Not only are they less expensive than a loader purchase, they are less expensive than a loader rental. For less than the cost of renting a loader for two months, you can purchase a forklift bucket that transforms your extendable reach forklift into a material handling and loading device with greater range than standard loaders and far more adaptability to a number of mission critical applications.

Can buckets attached to forklifts handle the same applications as loaders?
Yes. A wide range of jobs such as dumping trash into a dumpster blocked by debris piles to placing gravel on a large, flat rooftop can be quickly, safely, and be safely and quickly accomplished with a quick-tach or slip-over-the-forks forklift bucket. This type of heavy duty construction equipment for forklifts is a great way to maximize your invests.

What are quick-tach buckets most used for?
These forklift attachments are often used for ground level work on new construction sites. They can also load sand and gravel, and construction crews in northern climates routinely use them to plow through snow. At the end of the day, these same bucket forklift attachments can be used for jobsite clean-up.

Do quick-tach buckets replace the forks on a fork truck?
Yes. This frees up more of the forkliftʼs load capacity so it can handle larger and heavier materials. The only disadvantage to this is that Quick-Tach forklift buckets are customized to specific makes & models of forklifts. If your forklift is not a compatible with a quick-tach unit, you will need to go with slip-over-the-forks, or universal fit bucket, as it is called.

Universal fit buckets can fit any size extendable reach forklift with forks that are 48" long and up to 6" wide. If you require larger fork pockets on your bucket, you can also order these an account manager.

Are there any specific advantages to a universal fit forklift bucket attachment?
Because universal fit forklift buckets slip on to the forks directly, they stay on the machine and are much more impervious to damage. They are 50% deeper than quick-tach units and thus ideal for carrying irregular shaped loads such as broken up concrete, elevating roof gravel, tearing off roof trash, moving large debris piles, and back filling behind high walls.

How do I know if I need a quick-tach unit or a universal fit bucket for my fork truck?
This will depend on your specific application, the elevation of your application, the materials involved, and most of all, the make, model, and capacity of your fork truck. Your Easy Rack account manager will help you make all the necessary calculations to find the best model that most suits your project.

What other forklift products does Easy Rack carry?
Hoist & Hook Attachments
Forklift Boom Attachments
Fork Lift Extensions
Fork Truck Platforms
Forklift Spreader Beams
Forklift Ram Attachment
Forklift Mounted Attachments
Fork Truck Hoppers

Are you looking for a loading dock equipment company? Easy Rack also carries a wide variety of commercial & industrial netting, used pallet racks, commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting,and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide.

If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you or provide a complimentary quote.

Our main office is deep in the heart of Texas with associates located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., New Orleans, La., Cleveland, Ohio, Kansas City, Mo., Mesa, Arizona, Virginia Beach, Va., Omaha, Nebraska, Oakland, California, Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Arlington, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Denton, TX, McKinney, Texas, Midland, TX, Killeen, Texas, Dallas TX DFW, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, ALBQ, NYC, LA, MPLS.

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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Forklift Work Platforms

There are many instances where companies have to elevate workers and materials for specific jobs. Forklift works platforms attach to forklifts and accomplish this safely, efficiently, and economically. Forklift work platforms can be used both indoors and outdoors for any number of tasks. Companies routinely use them in inventory management, any number of equipment repair operations, lighting and electrical maintenance, and building repair.

No matter what type of forklift platform you use for your work, there are certain essential qualities every platform should have that you should be on the lookout for. Your forklift platform will have to be strong enough to support workers and equipment without buckling or bowing in the middle. It must have some kind of enclosure as well to prevent workers and supplies from falling to the ground. If possible, addition precautions such as skid-proof decks and toe guards should be built into the design. Last but not least, and Easy Rack recommends you invest a little extra as well in models that screen workers from forklift masts.

Currently we have three major lines of forklift work platforms that are designed to be highly maneuverable and access difficult places with maximum safety and time efficiency.

Industrial Forklift Platforms
These platforms will attach to any standard or industrial sized forklift and can fit through openings as narrow as 3’. A variety of fork sizes ranging up to 6” wide by 2 2/4” thick can access the platform, which is then secured in place by a positive pin locking system that holds it in place. Workers remain safe from the forklift because they are shielded at all times by a safety protection screen that extends vertically from the base of the platform and prevents workers from coming into contact with the mast. Full perimeter rails provide a safe, stable work environment. The unit replaces uses a front mid-rail gate that closes and locks in place as a safer alternative to a gate that could swing open unexpectedly.

Slip-On Style Forklift Platforms
These forklift attachments are designed to reach over obstacles that normally require a boom to access. Much smaller, more economical, and faster than scaffolds, they are ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects that require safe, quick elevation of workers. Aerial platforms further ensure worker safety with skid proof decking that minimizes the risk of slippage, and full perimeter guard rails that feature toe guards and tie offs for lanyards.

Quick-Tach Style Forklift Platforms
This platform separates work space from material storage space by placing workers on one platform and materials on the other. Supported by adjustable vertical supports, the materials platform is rated as 600 pounds capacity. Workers stay inside the safe perimeter guardrails that feature toe guards and lanyard tie offs identical to aerial models. To make the unit super safe, your material handling specialist can have mast protection built into it at the time of manufacture. Skid proof decking, easy and safe access to tools, and skid-free work space make this the most versatile attachment to use for multiple applications.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of new & used pallet racks, heavy construction equipment, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide.

If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with regional distribution centers located in all 50 States including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA & Madison WI.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Fork Lift Truck Attachments

What is the greatest benefit offered by forklift attachments?
Rack forklift attachments can save thousands of dollars on specialize equipment costs by turning standard fork trucks into specialized tools for a wide range of applications. Simply adding the right attachment can enable you to do anything from elevating materials and workers to loading materials into containers.

Can safety work platforms be used to lift personnel to higher floors?
Yes. In addition to lifting materials, safety work platforms can elevate workers up and over obstructions that prohibit the use of scissor lifts. They offer a safer, larger, and more stable work platform than boom lifts and can be elevated to the desired height much faster than a scaffold. These forklift attachments are designed to be fully OSHA compliant and feature toe boards, full perimeter guardrails, and secure access gates. They can be customized with optional mast protection screens that will protect workers from the moving parts of the forklift mast.

Do you have attachments for cleanup?
Yes. Self-dumping hoppers attach to forklifts and allow you to load and carry debris and garbage to dumpsters. Built for rough terrain, these dump hoppers will release debris from an elevated location when discharged, saving time and reducing the risk of collisions with the dumpster in the process.

Do you have specialized lifting attachments?
We have a number of lifting devices you can use to customize your forklift and get the most out of its power. Lift hooks secure toward the base of the forks and allow the forklift to safely and easily lift up to 10,000 pounds. They attachments can be used with both straight-mast and extendable reach forklifts.

The quick-tach truss boom performs exactly like a crane, at a much lower cost. It is ideal for work in low-rise jobs, especially metal and portable building erection.

Heavy duty jobs can be tackled with the Easy Rack heavy duty jib cranes. Made for moving large items in and out of hard to reach places, this jib reaches over or under obstructions and scaffolding, and it can go through narrow openings like windows.

Easy Rack is your "One Stop Shop" for all types of forklift equipment and heavy duty construction equipment.

Hoist & Hook Attachments
Forklift Boom Attachments
Fork Lift Extensions
Fork Truck Platforms
Forklift Spreader Beams
Forklift Ram Attachment
Forklift Mounted Attachments
Fork Truck Hoppers

If you can not find what you are looking for contact us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will provide a free quote or find it for you. Whether you are looking for new or used equipment, chances are we have it!

Our heavy duty material handing superstore is located in Houston, Texas with regional hubs located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Memphis, Tennessee, Baltimore, Maryland, Charlotte, N.C, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Seattle, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts, Denver, Colorado, Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky, Austin, Texas, San Antonio, TX, New Orleans, LA, Irving, Texas, Amarillo, TX, Dallas, TX, Brownsville, Texas, Grand Prairie, TX, Pasadena, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas., El Paso, Texas, New York NY, Miami Fl, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, Ca, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Heavy Construction Equipment

Easy Rack knows customization is the key to safety, ergonomics, and success. There are so many different types of applications for heavy construction that the need to specialize and customize fork trucks, masonry tools, and skid-steers almost always presents itself on the job site.

Forklift Accessories
Forklifts attachments are OSHA compliant heavy construction equipment that turns forklifts into loading platforms. Standard safety platforms enable the forklift to reach over obstructions too high for scissor lifts and other heavy construction equipment. They provide much wider platforms than boom lifts, and they can be lifted more rapidly than scaffolding.

Skid-Steer Loading Products
These products let you customize your loading into a specialized piece of heavy construction equipment. Scoop and mix concrete mixers allow you to scoop up sand and gravel in the bucket position, then rotate for in-place concrete mixing. Hoppers are designed to clear debris from construction sites and landscaping projects. Root grapples and grapple buckets help landscaping crews to clear and prepare properties for a new look.

Masonry Construction Equipment
Easy Rack Masonry Equipment for Heavy Construction saves time and money for the time. Tools such as Mortar Buggies are an excellent way to move mortar into areas that cannot be accessed by forklifts. Brick Carts and Block Carts often save companies as much as 80% on labor cost to move brick and block. Nesting Forklift Mortar Tubs are easily to move, and they can be stacked stored with your forklift.

Heavy Construction Equipment Forks
You can equip your forklift or your skid-steer with many types of forks. Forks get damaged to the point that they need to be replaced. Easy Rack carries replacement forks in brick, block and general purpose styles. Each style is specially designed for the designated purposes. Over the bucket forks allow you to use your skid steer vehicle like a forklift. Another add on for your skid-steer is the fork frame attachment with bright red fork tips clearly visible for safety reasons, and a heavy duty tapered backstop that keeps the forks from swinging when picking up very heavy or odd sized loads.

Tow/Load/Haul
Heavy construction equipment often has to be moved by an individual worker. In order to make this as ergonomic as possible, special tow, load, and hauling tools are strongly recommended, especially when moving heavy construction equipment that is bulky or manufactured with disproportionate dimensions. Load and tows reduce customer wait time, cut labor cost by helping workers get the job done in less time with little or no need for overtime, prevent back injury, and reduce damage to equipment. Ramps and steel loaded pins allow for easy and safe transportation via fork truck.

Easy Rack is your "One Stop Shop" for all types of forklift equipment and heavy duty construction equipment.


Hoist & Hook Attachments
Forklift Boom Attachments
Fork Lift Extensions
Fork Truck Platforms
Forklift Spreader Beams
Forklift Ram Attachment
Forklift Mounted Attachments
Fork Truck Hoppers

If you can not find what you are looking for contact us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will provide a free quote or find it for you. Whether you are looking for new or used equipment, chances are we have it!

Our heavy duty material handing headquarters is located in Houston, Texas with stocking warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Memphis, Tennessee, Baltimore, Maryland, Charlotte, N.C, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Seattle, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts, Denver, Colorado, Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky, Austin, Texas, San Antonio, TX, New Orleans, LA, Irving, Texas, Amarillo, TX, Dallas, TX, Brownsville, Texas, Grand Prairie, TX, Pasadena, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas., El Paso, Texas, New York NY, Miami Fl, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, Ca, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL.

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Sunday, March 9, 2008

Do You Use Forklift Work Platform Attachments, Industrial Step Ladders, Scaffolding or Manlifts?

Have you considered using your forklift as a ladder or working platform?
Forklift work platform attachments are a simple to use alternative to other types of elevated working platforms that will enable staff to use the lifting potential of the fork lift truck to get them into a place where they can carry out inspection or maintenance work at a high level. The platform provides staff with a decent sized place in which to work, and dependent on the actual design of the model that you choose, you will be able to carry out a wide variety of tasks that otherwise would have required a specific platform. They are also safer than some industrial ladders.

Are forklift work platforms safe and easy to use?
Forklift attached work platforms are safe and user friendly. All that is required for them is to slide the standard forks into the channels that form the base of the platform, and for it to be lifted. The platform is stable in use, and has a capacity that is sufficient for at least two employees to work comfortably without risk. Any lifting is subject to the limits imposed on the overall system by the fork lift truck rating that is being used.

Do fork lift workstations have specific safety features I should know about?
A safety chain needs to be fastened to the actual forklift truck to secure the forklift platform attachment. Next safety bars must be locked into place so that they securely protect the occupants. In addition to these basic precautions it is also suggested that users fasten themselves securely to the actual platform with a lanyard to prevent accidental falls.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide.

If you can not find the forklift attachment you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses and distribution centers located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Memphis, Tennessee, Baltimore, Maryland, Fort Worth, Texas., El Paso, Texas., Charlotte, N.C, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Seattle, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts, Denver, Colorado, Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Purchasing online is safe and secure with us. We invite you to read our product reviews or contact us to discuss your forklift supplies, safety barriers, material handling, shelving, new & used pallet racks, storage or modular prefab building needs.

Our sales begin with customer service, as we aim to provide you with material handling information on what best meets the needs of your facility and business model.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

Fork Lift Attachments Provide Material Handling Diversity & Mobility.

Forklift attachments from Easy Rack are designed to give any fork lift operator a greater variety of uses for lift trucks in both the warehouse and the loading dock area. Special fork lift hoppers, for example can be used to move large quantities of materials, and then used as a self dumping hopper. Forklift attachments include extended forks that are able to give greater support to larger objects when they need to be lifted, and specially shaped forks that allow you to carry particular loads such as 55 gallon oil drums or move snow with a plow attachment.

Other popular fork lift attachments from Easy Rack include:

Hoist & hook attachments

Fork Lift Boom Attachments

Fork Truck Platforms

Fork Lift Extensions

Fork Lift Ram Attachments

The majority of the fork lift attachments available from Easy Rack are designed to refine rather than to reinvent the forklift, and to make it a much more specialized tool that can perform jobs more accurately and more safely. Some items such as protective sleeves for a fork lift are simple plastic items that simply fit over the existing fork to remove the sharp edges and ensure that less damage or injury is caused should the forklift crash into any item or person.

The fact is that no matter what the kind of load you need to lift, there is a special adaptation or forklift extension attachment that can make the job easier. While the standard model of forklift is an extremely capable and versatile tool that offers plenty of value as part of your range of material handling equipment, the fact is that by giving it additional equipment to allow it to carry out a wider variety of roles within the warehouse or factory, you also extend the value that it offers to your business.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with regional distibution facilities located in all 50 States including New York NY, Los Angles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI.

Read our testimonials section or product reviews, visit our material handling blog to learn more about Easy Rack.

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