Guides & technical articles
Importing Warehouse Equipment from China: Containers, Lead Times and Spare Parts
How many units fit in a 40 ft container, what really drives lead times, how FOB works, and an honest answer on spare parts in Europe.
Lead-Acid or Lithium? The Five-Year Cost of a Warehouse Truck Battery
Compare usable watt-hours, not price. The hidden costs on both sides, a five-year worksheet, and a simple rule for deciding.
Pedestrian, Stand-On or Rider: Which Electric Pallet Truck Do You Need?
Walkie, platform or rider? The operator position decides price, size, battery and how many fit in a container. A practical way to choose.
How to Choose an Electric Stacker: Height, Aisle and Load
Lift height, aisle width, capacity and battery: a step-by-step sizing guide for electric stackers, with real spec-sheet numbers and a checklist for your supplier.
Reading a Stacker Spec Sheet: What h1, h3, h4 and Ast Actually Mean
What h1, h2, h3, h4, h13, Ast, Wa and m2 actually mean on a warehouse truck spec sheet, explained with real numbers from production electric stackers.
Electric Pallet Trucks: What They Do, and How to Choose One
What an electric pallet truck does, when it beats a manual one, lead-acid versus lithium, and the five questions worth answering before you order.
Lithium-Ion Batteries for Warehouse Trucks: Key Features and Real Benefits
Cell chemistry, BMS, charge rates, opportunity charging, temperature limits and real cost: seven things to check before you specify a lithium truck.
Stainless Steel Pallet Trucks for Food, Pharma, Chemical and Cold Store
Why painted pallet trucks fail in food, wash-down and cold-store work, what 304 stainless changes, and the SL15/20L3E-S specification in full.
What Is a Stacker? Types, Uses and How to Choose One
Manual, semi-electric or fully electric; straddle legs or counterweight; and the five numbers to measure before you order a pallet stacker.