Advertisement feature Cover story The world’s most ergonomic reach trucks
The new Atlet Tergo range comprises five reach trucks designed to provide the most ergonomic, efficient and productive performance for materials handling operations
he trucks have maximum working loads from 1,200 to 2,500kg and lift heights up to 12.1m to provide operators with flexibility and choice across a range of applications. The most powerful trucks in the range are designed to stack higher, heavier and faster in demanding and intensive 24/7 operations such as retail and food distribution. The smaller and compact models are for operations where lighter loads and lower lifting heights are the norm, such as newer and growing busi- nesses, and include Atlet’s first reach truck to offer 1,200kg capacity. Atlet analysis showed that every hour on average reach truck operators make 2,000 arm and 1,000 head move- ments, spend 10 per cent of the time looking upwards, 20 per cent travelling backwards and 70 per cent forwards. The new Tergo operator environment has been redesigned to minimise fatigue, strain and stress associated with this work.
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Each model has features designed to make them the most ergonomic and personalised trucks on the market. The mini steer wheel with floating arm rest, a unique Atlet innovation, and the tilting seat pioneered on earlier models are improved to reduce neck and shoulder strain. New features include adjustable seat suspension to optimise the position and cushioning for each operator. An adjustable height foot rest ensures a comfortable posture for operators of all sizes. The arm rest and controls can also be set for a stress-free body position. Up to nine adjustments can be made.
The seat on larger models has an ergonomic patent-pending backrest that can tilt up to 18 degrees to reduce neck and back strain when handling at high levels. The backrest is tall and narrow and adjusts conveniently to the weight and shape of the operator. This also allows the operator to turn towards the direction of travel much more easily for reduced risk of repeti- tive strain injuries.
Ergonomic evaluation Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg carried out a comparative ergonomic evaluation study of the Atlet Tergo with reach trucks from three other manufacturers. It showed the Tergo offered more ergonomic working postures than the others.
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The Pro Vision mast with integrated hydraulics is designed to promote excellent all-round visibility for opti- mum operating safety. A new mast damping system and quiet transmis- sion and hydraulics ensure the Tergo has the market’s lowest noise levels at just 58-61dB, depending on model, at the operator’s ear. The combined effect of the design advances is to reduce full body vibration by 25 per cent. The trucks can operate at up to 14km/h, making them some of the fastest available. The operator can change truck direction hands-free using the accelerator pedal for simpler manoeuvrability. The unique three- way Ergo Logic II multi-function con- troller provides single-handed control over lifting, lowering and tilting. The intuitive dashboard and control interface incorporates a clean instru- ment layout. The finger tip control panel is positioned and angled towards the operator for optimum viewing, control and safety. All of the important operator information, acti- vated functions and safety indicators are clearly displayed.
The new DCC (Dynamic Cornering Control) automatically reduces the speed of the truck to a safe level when cornering without intervention by the operator. DCC is included in all Tergo reach trucks equipped with S3, Atlet’s established Stability Support System. Driving stability is automati- cally maintained in a wide range of sit- uations with functions such as DCC and ‘Optimised Performance Control’, which adapts mast lift and reach speed to maximise stability and safety when handling loads at high levels. Options include ‘Level Assistance System’ which ensures faster and safer load handling by controlling the movement of the forks to the correct height, and
Atlet’s new Tergo range has maximum working loads from 1,200kg to 2,500kg and lift heights up to 12.1m
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The new Tergo operator
environment has been redesigned to minimise fatigue, strain and stress
‘Active Spin Reduction’ which main- tains safe working speeds and other parameters on low-friction floors. The trucks’ on-board Atlet Truck Computer (ATC) manages truck opera- tions and supports efficient mainte- nance. PIN access control prevents unauthorised use and allows truck performance parameters, including maximum forward, reverse and cor- nering speeds, lifting and reach speeds, to be optimised for individual operators. In this way newly qualified operators can be restricted to slower speeds until they are proficient. Atlet trucks are designed according to the company’s modular concept with all models based on seven chassis types. This ensures component commonality meaning fewer spare parts are required for servicing. The ATC also provides on- board diagnosis technology which allows service engineers to identify maintenance requirements quickly and easily and return the truck to productive operations in the shortest possible time. The combination of advanced diag- nostics and component commonality means Atlet’s mobile service engineers can provide a first-time fix rate of 95 per cent and truck uptime of over 98 per cent. The trucks and components are designed for low energy consump- tion and extended service intervals which promotes sustainability and reduces overall cost of ownership.
JULY/AUGUST 2011 Materials Handling & Logistics
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