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Your first thought is probably: ‘when they are worn, of course’ But when are the wheels actually worn and when do they need replacing? If you recognise one of the below situation, then don't hesitate any longer to replace the wheels of your pallet truck. This way, you also avoid damage to your pallet truck later on.

Do your pallet truck’s wheels need replacing? Go for the cheapest option and replace them yourself, following our step-by-step guide below. We’ll show you how to quickly disassemble the fork and steering wheels of a standard pallet truck and how to put new ones on.

Do the wheels on your pallet truck also wear out fast? Nevertheless, it is quite simple to extend the life span of your wheels. To do so, it is important to know what the causes are of premature wear. Different factors can have an influence on the rate of wear on your wheels.

Reading time: 4 minutes A wheel is a round thing that’s mounted on your machine allowing rapid movement. Sounds very simple, doesn’t it? Well, yes and no: choosing and finding the right wheel is...

In 2012, the EN ISO 7010 standards were introduced to make safety signs easily recognisable throughout Europe. Safety signs and pictograms across the continent have had exactly the same images and...

There are many ways to comply with the strict requirements regarding hygiene and safety at work. The solution appears to be obvious: use stainless steel transport equipment like pallet trucks (with...

Just like a desk, the cab of a machine must offer all working comfort to make work as pleasant as possible for the employee. Interior decorating of offices isn't really our speciality, but optimally equipping your cabin is. Observe the below 5 tips and create an optimal working comfort inside your cab.

Is it time to purchase new handling equipment? Don't know whether to choose between a semi-electric or manual application? Don't hesitate any longer! Transporting, lifting and stacking becomes a piece...

Preventing your pallet truck from failing? Discover the points you can pay attention to in order to use your pallet truck longer and be able to repair it yourself. And this in an efficient and budget-friendly manner, as a result of which you prolong the lifespan of your pallet truck and your bank account.

Just think about warehouses, ports ... Every day or multiple times a week, heavy shipments arrive that must be weighed for inspection. Boxes and drums are first dragged from boats or lorries to a pair of scales, after which they leave for their destination. A tough job that often leads to backache. Wouldn't it be better if moving and weighing the goods could be done in one single action?

Tjakke Stevens is the product specialist for the consumables range. He started working in our warehouse where he got to know TVH and all of the products. This detailed product knowledge allows him to excel at his current job: product specialist and buyer.