Masonry Magazine November 1962 Page. 8
Moving the mortar to the point of work is one important function performed with the versatile fork lift truck. Photos above show mortar moving scenes.
Lift Trucks Place Mortar at Point-of-Work
Of the host of operations expected of the lift truck, one of the most vital is keeping the mason supplied with plenty of fresh mortar. Doing this fast and efficiently is a problem encountered on many a masonry job. The mason contractor bent on peak performance in a market of crack competition, sees a solution in the use of the lift truck to transport mortar containers where and when he needs them.
Especially on the big job, where timing is crucial, this can be critical. The lift truck is many times used to transport mortar from a central supply direct to the masons. The lift truck helps the project superintendent control this, and other, factors in meeting schedules and keeping work performance high. Such close control is essential on the big job where schedules dovetail in the master building plan.
Thus, use of the lift truck in moving mortar (and other materials) simplifies advance planning. The mason contractor has a handy method of keeping supplies on the move with it. When an emergency arises, what is needed is quickly provided.
On the smaller job, such critical factors also come into play. The movement of mortar is an important part of controlling costs and keeping masons properly supplied.
An aid to this end is the use of powered operated hand lift trucks. They can be seen scurrying about on smaller jobs, hauling everything essential to the masonry task.
But whatever the job-whether big, small or middling-the need to mechanize material and mortar handling is apparent. It's an answer, at least a partial one, to the mason contractor on the move, in more ways than one.
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