Whether you’re looking to add to your forklift attachment collection, or upgrade one that’s seen better days, it’s vital that you always ensure it is suitable for its intended purpose and that it’s a perfect fit for your current (and future) company needs.

To help you make the right choice, here are six questions that we recommend you ask your chosen forklift attachment supplier before you buy:

 

Is the attachment fit-for-purpose?

It’s essential that the attachment is suitable for its intended use. There’s little point investing in new equipment if it’s not the most effective solution in addressing the particular challenge you’re currently facing. 

And, as you’ll know, an attachment can completely alter the way a forklift truck operates and behaves, so it must appropriately complement and support your team to successfully complete the task in hand. Improper attachments – or using them in a way that they’re not designed – can cause safety issues, damage goods, and hinder efficiency.

 

How will this attachment support my business processes?

To be commercially-viable, and a worthwhile investment, the attachment should reduce your reliability of in-house resources and labour – enabling you to better utilise them elsewhere.

Also, adopting new processes and introducing specialist equipment can also support you in upholding (and exceeding) stringent health & safety measures, helping you to always keep your team safe and well.

 

Is any additional training required?

Adding a new attachment to your workforce is only useful if your team feel confident in using it, and are able to appropriately adopt it into their everyday operations.

That’s why, at Contact Attachments, we understand the importance of offering comprehensive (and ongoing) training, advice and guidance – not only to maximise the potential of your attachment, but to always ensure compliance and keep your team safe.

 

Is this 'off-the-shelf' attachment really a suitable option for my needs?

While there’s a wide variety of forklift attachments readily available on the market, sometimes bespoke is best. Because – let’s face it – every business has individual challenges, and so it’s only right that these should need a tailored solution.

Recognising this need, our expert team offer a state-of-the-art custom design service. Utilising the latest techniques, they’re able to create a personalised product to meet your specifications and requirements.

 

Are your attachments fully certified and compliant?

Safety is – and absolutely should be – the priority when investing in new equipment. So, it’s vital that you check that the attachment has undergone rigorous capacity testing, is compatible with your forklift truck, has been manufactured in line with strict ISO9001 procedures, and is backed up by a full Health & Safety Certification.

Also, any reputable supplier will offer valid guarantees and warranty, as well as support you through mandatory practices, such as Thorough Examinations. As a CFTS-accredited company (with decades of experience), we’re proudly on-hand to carry out Thorough Examination inspections on all of your material handling products – whether manufactured by Contact Attachments or not. And, we’re now able to conduct these on-site, removing the need to arrange collection and delivery, and reducing the amount of downtime.

 

What experience and experise do you have?

Finally, confirm their industry expertise, reputability and credibility. As one of the first forklift manufacturers in the UK back in 1974, we’ve seen a whole host of brilliant forklift attachment suppliers emerge onto the market over the years, but it’s important that you find one that absolutely aligns with your needs, and will offer solutions specifically tailored to you and your team.

 

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