The ability to get your forklift back into operation in Lebanon, PA will depend on reliable service from the repair company you hire. The highly trained professionals at Royal Forklift offer regular forklift maintenance as well as repair services. No matter the make or model of your forklift, we can help.
Royal Forklift, located in Pine Grove, PA, has served the material handling industry for nearly four decades. We offer a comprehensive selection of new and used forklifts and aerial access equipment, OEM and aftermarket parts, equipment repair services, and OSHA-approved classroom training that can be tailored to your type of lift truck or application(s).
We are an authorized dealer for new UniCarriers forklifts in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties. UniCarriers offers a range of LP, electric, diesel, cushion, and pneumatic forklifts that are made in the USA in Marengo, Illinois and have capacities that range from 3,000 to 22,000 pounds.
Royal Forklift has also partnered with Haulotte to provide our customers with an aerial equipment line. Whether you need articulating rough terrain or electric booms, boom lifts, inside or outside scissor lifts or telehandlers, we can meet your needs.
Signs Your Forklift Needs Service or Repair
Most forklift manufacturers recommend regular maintenance of your equipment after three to six months of usage. This can help detect any problems before they cause significant damage. In between regular service, here are several signs your forklift may need service or repair.
Worn Forks
Although forks are solid hunks of metal, they have a lifespan. Over time, the metal can wear down from repeated use and load weight. The forks can get worn or bent, increasing the chance that you will drop the load and damage the items you’re transporting. Inspect the forks for surface cracks, misalignment, or signs of wear on the fork surface, tips or hook. If you find them, take the truck out of service.
Damaged Chain
Forklift chains will typically last for 6,000 hours or 3 years of use when properly lubricated; however, moisture, extreme temperatures, abrasives (sand/gravel), and overloading will all shorten its lifespan. Inspect the chain for signs of rust, corrosion, or kinking. If you find them, have the chain replaced. Likewise, signs of wear on link plates or chain elongation mean that the chain is damaged and the forklift needs to be serviced.
Leaking Oil
If your forklift is leaving a visible trail of oil on the floor, it has a leak. This is a hazard for pedestrians who might slip or fall and for other forklifts. An oil leak means less oil is available to lubricate the mast when you extend it. The increased friction can destroy other parts of the forklift. Instead of just adding more oil, have the cause of the oil leak repaired. An oil leak can signal an imminent hydraulic system failure and should be addressed before an employee is injured or more extensive repairs become necessary.
Have your forklift repair in Lebanon, PA, done by a trusted, qualified forklift service provider. Royal Forklift has been repairing lift trucks for nearly 40 years. Call us today at (570) 915-4103 for all your forklift repair, parts, rentals, and training needs.