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Is there an acceptable repair/ weld procedure to fix a fork that is broken in the heel area? I am referring to a fork capacity rateing at 70,000 lbs. on a Kalmar lift used for lifting steel slab. These large forks are not cheap, can this be fixed safely? Or is replacement nessary? Thanks for your follow-up.
  • Posted 15 Dec 2005 05:20
  • By del_d
  • joined 15 Dec'05 - 1 message
  • Oregon, United States
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