Dan Dimond Equipment

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Choosing Between Radial Lift and Vertical Lift GEHL Skid Loaders

All GEHL Skid Loaders will push, dig, lift, carry, and dump. However, some GEHL models and lift configurations (radial vs vertical) may be better suited to certain tasks than others. You can spot the difference in lift capabilities in the swing arc geometry of the skid loader from about 3 feet off the ground to full height. Once it begins to raise, the radial-lift skid loader swings out in an arc before reaching its peak height. The vertical-lift skid loader arm raises straight…

Hauling heavy equipment not always easy … or successful

Signs Your Forklift Should Retire

Understanding when to retire your old forklift can help you avoid unexpected events. When it's time to find a replacement forklift, turn to Toyota Forklifts.

Can a Forklift Truck Be Spiteful Towards "Us"?

A forklift is just a machine, right? As owners & operators, we can push them in directions that can have them to deal us some very negative consequences.

Buy Flat Fork To Prevent Accidents Related To Forklift Trucks

Safety has always been a major concern for people working in warehouses. A very common accident occurs on the loading dock when the forklift is still processing the load and suddenly driver pulls away from the dock.

Material Handling Business Trends: Technology

MHEDA has identified business trends that are likely to affect technology in the future of the...

The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace.

When Was The Forklift Invented

You know forklifts are incredibly important, but do you know where they originated? Find it all here!

Preventing Collisions Involving Forklift Trucks

Forklift accidents are a common and devastating cause of injury in factories, manufacturing, retail, and other workplace environments in Homestead and across the country. Forklifts are used in ...

8 Points You Should Consider Before Purchasing Used Forklift Trucks

Purchasing used forklift trucks requires an acute attention to the details. Unlike a new forklift, a used lift truck comes with a history that you will likely not know. More, its current state or repair is another factor that you must research.

Propane Forklift Safety Tips for Material Handling Crews

Use these tips throughout the year to keep employees safe and product moving.

Wood you believe it? Materials handling with a difference

A new company based in Chemnitz is seeking to overturn conventional wisdom when it comes to material handling equipment - by using wood as a construction material

Benefits of Using Material Handling Solutions in Manufacturing

Defined as the use of automated or semi-automated processes to move and/or manipulate objects between two locations, material handling solutions have become an essential tool used by manufacturing companies. A common example of a material handling solution is a forklift. Even if two or more workers can physically lift a heavy load themselves, using a forklift expedites the process. Another example is the use of material…

Maximize the Benefits of Custom Automated Material Handling Systems

The lives of manufacturers would be so much easier if all their automation processes were homogeneous. Unfortunately, there are many that require customization to satisfy the unique requirements of an automated work-holding or material-handling application.

8 Signs You Need to Repair (or Replace)…

Like forklifts, rack & shelving can wear out over time. If you see any of these 8 signs, your rack needs repair or replacement.

There Are No Dumb Questions When It Comes To Bulk Materials Handling!

Keeping conveyor belts and material handling components in good condition is essential to the safety & productivity of the operation. Inspect and maintan.