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Save time and money by choosing the right wheels
13 April 2021
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...
Optimise safety with ISO 7010 decals
18 August 2020
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...
Printed circuit boards: get to know the brains of your machine
10 August 2020
Have you ever wondered how your machine knows exactly what to do when you press a button? It’s all made possible by printed circuit boards (PCB) inside the motor controller, dashboard, engine control unit (ECU), joystick ... Read on to learn more.
François Geers talks about the evolution of our engine parts range
21 October 2019
François originally joined TVH after graduating from his studies in auto mechanics. Starting out as a purchaser for engine parts, he paid attention, learned from the experts surrounding him and...
Why a high-frequency charger is your best choice
08 June 2019
The development of the first rechargeable lead-acid battery by Gaston Planté in 1859 was a major step for the battery world. His first model consisted of a spiral roll of two sheets of pure lead...
When do I have to replace my forklift tyres?
23 April 2019
Tyre failure? Preferably not … a broken down forklift costs a lot of money! Make sure to replace your worn out tyres before they fail. But do you know when a tyre has to be replaced?
Why foam-filled tyres are the best choice for your telescopic boom lift
19 April 2019
Sturdy tyres guarantee safety Just imagine it. You're on a construction site, working at a height of 10 metres with a mobile elevating work platform. When driving, you drive over a rock or some other...
Why you absolutely need a camera on your machine
14 March 2019
Safety becomes increasingly important in this fast-growing business world. While companies expand and workers need to work more and faster to get the same job done, safety measures are sometimes neglected. Thousands of forklift-related accidents are reported every year. A camera system for your machine helps to improve your safety in the workplace.
Why you better not use your machines while charging
04 July 2018
Time is money … Everyone has heard this saying, but working hastily can lead to unpleasant and dangerous situations.
Pneumatic tyres or solid tyres for my lift truck. Difficult choice?
04 July 2018
A wide variety of tyres can be found on the market. This makes it hard to select the correct tyre. The choice for the right tyre is influenced by where and how you use the machine. It is very important to think in advance about what surface the machine is used on. Furthermore, also the maximum permitted speed and ambient temperature affect your search for the correct tyre.
What you should know before starting to use a battery charger
04 June 2018
When you purchase a new battery charger, it is very important to take certain things into account before plugging it into the socket. If an incorrect action is performed, your new battery charger could fail. What exactly do you need to pay attention to? Let's give you a summary.
How to pick a high-quality industrial battery charger? (Efficiency)
04 June 2018
When working with batteries, it’s not unusual to experience a reduction in battery life. Over 50% of all battery issues are not related to the battery itself but rather to the inefficient charging methods or an incompatibility between the charger and batteries, you can read more about this in the blog post How do I correctly charge traction batteries?
