How to Get More Life out of Your Pallet Jack

Pallet jacks are no cheap investment, but if you operate a warehouse, factory, or other large facility,

they’re simply a must for moving items, accepting deliveries, and preparing products for distribution. However, like with a lot of equipment, the more use they get, the less of a lifespan they have. Make your investment go further with pallet jacks that simply last longer between replacements.

Replace the Wheels

Replace your pallet jack wheels on a regular basis; the more often you use the equipment, the more often you should change them. Replace them even before you notice extreme wear and tear, as newer wheels will allow the jack to operate more smoothly. For example, with better tread, the equipment won’t need to be pushed as hard and won’t wear out its other parts as quickly.

Replace Other Parts

Replace the wheels most often — depending on how much use the equipment gets, somewhere between once a year and once every few months — but also change the other parts on a semi-regular basis. For example, brackets and sockets can get worn, especially if the jack operates under wet conditions and rust starts eating away at the parts. When these parts are replaced, the wheels last longer and the jack is useful for longer.

Clean the Jack Regularly

Grime, dust, mud, metal shavings, and other small debris can get caught in the jack’s undercarriage and wheels and impede the operation of the jack or cause it to need to be replaced sooner. Clean the jacks on a regular basis but also be sure to dry them off thoroughly so the parts don’t rust.