Manufacturers of doors, cabinets, kitchens, furniture, and similar products face significant challenges due to the varying sizes and shapes of the products they handle on a daily basis. Due to different pallet sizes, they often find themselves needing versatile solutions for moving products efficiently and safely with minimal risk of damage.

Fixed forks simply cannot meet the demands of this industry because of the variability in product dimensions. If the forks are too long, they protrude beyond the back of the load, risking damage to the products or pallets behind. Conversely, if the forks are too short, the load becomes unbalanced, leading to pallets breaking and contents falling off.

Such damage leads to both direct and indirect costs. These unexpected expenses include:

✅ Returning damaged pallets or products to the packaging department.
✅ Replacing damaged items.
✅ Preparing damage reports, taking photos, etc.
✅ Maintaining accurate inventory records.
✅ Notifying customers about issues.

These issues result in additional costs (in terms of time) for the forklift operator and require extra time-consuming tasks from other staff members, ultimately costing more money.

Extendable telescopic forks offer the perfect solution in such industries, allowing operators to adjust the fork length according to the load. For this reason, KOOI® Telescopic Forks have become an indispensable tool for companies in the furniture sector, where the ability to handle variable pallet sizes without damaging products is key to efficient operations. This versatility in material handling significantly reduces costs associated with damaged products and streamlines workflows, ensuring higher overall productivity.