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Taming the Chaos: Optimizing Material Handling with Forklift and Warehouse Mounts

Arkon Australia18 March 2026
Taming the Chaos: Optimizing Material Handling with Forklift and Warehouse Mounts

Warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing floors are high-stakes environments where every second counts. To keep operations running smoothly, operators rely heavily on tablets, scanners, and terminals for everything from inventory management to order picking.

But how do you keep these critical devices secure, accessible, and operational in the rugged world of material handling? The answer lies in specialized, industrial-grade mounts. At Arkon.com.au, we are the Australian importer for the leading US brand Arkon, bringing you a comprehensive range of solutions for forklifts, reach trucks, and other warehouse vehicles.

The Challenge of Material Handling Environments Typical consumer mounts don’t stand a chance in an industrial setting. Forklifts are subject to constant, significant vibration, shocks from uneven surfaces, and potential impacts. Dust, dirt, and fluctuating temperatures further complicate matters. Flimsy mounts quickly fail, leading to dropped and damaged devices, downtime, and reduced productivity.

Built Tough: The Arkon Industrial Mounting Solutions Arkon's material handling mounts are engineered specifically for these brutal conditions. They are worlds apart from standard consumer-grade accessories.

  • Robust Materials: We're talking about heavy-gauge steel, die-cast aluminum, and reinforced polymers. These mounts are designed to handle the load and the abuse.

  • Vibration Resistance: Specialized damping technology and secure locking mechanisms minimize vibration, ensuring device screens are readable and electronic components are protected from premature failure.

  • Secure Device Grips: Whether you're using a standard smartphone, a rugged tablet like a Panasonic Toughbook, or an industrial scanner, Arkon offers universal and device-specific holders with secure, often lockable, features to prevent accidental drops.

Maximize Efficiency and Ergonomics Investing in proper Arkon mounts for your material handling fleet offers significant benefits: Increased productivity by keeping devices in a consistent location, enhanced operator safety by reducing distractions, and reduced equipment damage.

Discover the Arkon Industrial Range From pillar mounts to overhead guard mounts, and from specialized tablet holders to quick-release scanner docks, Arkon has the solution to secure and optimize device usage across your material handling operations. Don't let inadequate mounting slow down your warehouse. Explore the rugged, reliable range of Arkon forklift and material handling mounts at Arkon.com.au, the dedicated Australian importer for the US brand.

Featured Products

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard AMPS Mount

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard AMPS Mount

This 10.25" forklift mount is composed of a 38mm (1.5 inch) compatible metal 8.5" Robust Mount shaft with double ball adjustment points and a 4-hole AMPS Adapter. Each of the mount's steel plates weighs just under half a pound and measures 4" x 2.75" x 1/8". Holes are pre-drilled into the plates so installation is quick and easy.

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

• 10.25 inch tablet mount for forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle • Fits tablets 7 to 18.4 inch screen size • Includes spring-loaded universal tablet holder with customizable support legs • U.S. Pat. No. 6,585,212 • 2 year limited warranty.

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard VESA Mount

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Forklift Front Guard VESA Mount

•\t10.25 inch mount for VESA 75 / 100-compatible devices •\tFor a forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tQuick and easy installation with included hardware •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Locking Forklift Pillar Tablet Mount

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust Locking Forklift Pillar Tablet Mount

•\t10.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift pillar, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes locking plastic universal tablet holder with keys and security hardware •\tFits tablets 7 to 10 inch screen size •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust™ Locking Forklift Front Guard Tablet Mount

Arkon 10.25 inch Metal Robust™ Locking Forklift Front Guard Tablet Mount

•\t10.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift pillars or brackets, pallet jacks, or other warehouse vehicles •\tFits tablets with 7 to 10 inch screen size •\tIncludes key lock and security hardware •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift AMPS Mount

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift AMPS Mount

•\tFor mounting 4-Hole AMPS-compatible devices on a forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\t7.25 inch forklift mount features double ball adjustment •\tQuick and easy installation with included mounting hardware •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

•\t7.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift overhead guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes locking universal tablet holder with key lock and mounting hardware •\tFits tablets with 7 to 10 inch screen size •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

•\t7.25 inch tablet mount for forklift overhead guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes universal tablet holder with customizable support legs •\tFits tablets 7 to 18.4 inches in screen size •\tU.S. Pat. No. 6,585,212 •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Locking Forklift Tablet Mount

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust Locking Forklift Tablet Mount

•\t7.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tFits tablets 7 to 10 inch screen size •\tIncludes locking plastic tablet holder with keys and security hardware •\tQuick and easy installation •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust™ Forklift VESA Overhead Guard Mount

Arkon 25mm Metal Robust™ Forklift VESA Overhead Guard Mount

Constructed to securely mount VESA-compatible devices on the overhead guards of forklifts, pallet jacks, and similar warehouse vehicles, the Metal Forklift VESA Mount with a 6" Metal Robust™ Shaft and 10" Plate is an ideal choice for forklift operations in challenging environments such as construction sites, factories, fulfilment centres, warehouses, and more.

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Forklift AMPS Mount

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Forklift AMPS Mount

•\t10.25 inch mount compatible with 4-Hole AMPS devices •\tFor mounting on a forklift overhead guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tQuick and easy installation with included hardware •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

•\t10.25 inch tablet mount for forklift overhead guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes universal tablet holder with customizable support legs •\tFits tablets 7 to 18.4 inches in screen size •\tU.S. Pat. No. 6,585,212 •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Locking Forklift Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust Locking Forklift Tablet Mount

•\t10.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift overhead guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tHolds tablets 7 to 10 inch screen size •\tIncludes plastic locking tablet holder with keys and installation hardware •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust™ Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust™ Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

•\t10.25 inch locking tablet mount for forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tLocking universal tablet holder with customizable support arms •\tIncludes keys and security hardware •\tHolds tablets 7 to 10 inch screen size •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust™ Forklift VESA Mount

Arkon 38mm Metal Robust™ Forklift VESA Mount

Specifications: Design: VESA-compatible mount with mounting plates for forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse vehicles Model: FLRM3885VESA Materials: Heavy gauge steel plates in a black powder-coat finish and aluminum VESA mount VESA Mounting Pattern: VESA 75 and VESA 100 Plate Mounting Patterns: 4-Hole AMPS, VESA 75, VESA 100, Gamber-Johnson 2" x 4.09" (4.9mm, 5.7mm, and 8.5mm) Max Mounting Width: 3" (77.5mm) Arm Length: 8.5" Dimensions (Steel Plates): 10" x 6.93" x 1/8" (254mm x 176.2mm x 3mm)

Arkon 38mm Robust Forklift Pillar Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Robust Forklift Pillar Tablet Mount

•\t7 inch tablet mount for forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tFits tablets 7 to 18.4 inch screen size •\tIncludes spring-loaded universal tablet holder with customizable support legs •\tU.S. Pat. No. 6,585,212 •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Robust Forklift Slim-Grip® Tablet Mount

FLRM38TAB1 is a tablet mount specifically designed for use on a forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle. Consisting of two steel plates with black powdercoat finish and accompanying mounting hardware, FLRM38TAB1 is made with heavy gauge steel construction to last in tough environments, such as construction sites, factories, and warehouses.

Arkon 38mm Robust Plastic Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Robust Plastic Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

•\t7 inch locking tablet mount for forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes locking plastic tablet holder with key lock and hardware •\tFits tablets 7-10 inches screen size •\tPre-drilled holes make installation easy •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 38mm Robust™ Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

Arkon 38mm Robust™ Forklift Locking Tablet Mount

•\t7 inch locking tablet mount for forklift guard, pallet jack, or other warehouse vehicle •\tIncludes locking tablet holder with keys and security hardware •\tFeatures pre-drilled holes, including 4-Hole AMPS, VESA 75, VESA 100 •\t2 year limited warranty

Arkon 5-inch RoadVise® Ultra Forklift Front Guard Guard Bracket Phone and Tablet Mount

Arkon 5-inch RoadVise® Ultra Forklift Front Guard Guard Bracket Phone and Tablet Mount

Compatible devices: Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S21, Zebra handheld, Sonim XP8, Kyocera, CAT Phone, Apple iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3, Lenovo M8