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to the heavy duty mast option. Also check the preset stacking level options.
Supporting the reach truck Scheduled maintenance is crucial for the success of any warehouse operation since, by following a strict regime, trucks will continue to operate with optimised performance and availability. The schedule should vary depending on intensity, environment and customer requirements. However, this is where a supplier should link the service with intelligence from the fleet management system to maximise availability, performance and cost control.
Hyster warehouse equipment is known for being tough and reliable with a low cost of ownership, but in the event of breakdown, a fast proactive response is essential to a busy warehouse.
Barloworld operates regional service centres that link customers to more than 500 technicians nationwide. The engineers are positioned close to customer sites and are managed regionally. Some are resident on customer sites and all are trained and fully equipped to service all different types of equipment.
Managing the fleet
Effective fleet management can empower businesses to make informed decisions by providing useful management information. For example, under-utilised assets can be identified for reallocation or to reduce fleet size. It helps to drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and reduce costs associated with materials handling such as excess-hour penalties. Barloworld’s telemetry device is simple to install and transmits data from any truck directly to Barloworld’s
fleet management system. The system collects, analyses and reports truck performance data such as hourmeter readings, impacts, maintenance completion and cost of ownership information.
It is also important to ensure that batteries and charging systems for reach trucks and all other trucks are managed correctly, since they have an important effect on fleet
performance, uptime, safety and running costs.
Barloworld’s Total Battery Management service is an excellent
example helping to lower energy costs, extend shift life and battery life expectancy. All drivers
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should also be trained to operate the reach truck correctly. Each year Barloworld trains some 12,000 forklift drivers through its seven UK training schools.
To suit the application, a wide range of attachments can be fitted to a reach truck to handle different types of products such as carpets. Selecting the right wheels for the operation can also make a big difference to running costs. Also check to make sure the supplier can support the integration of RFID warehouse management system hardware.
For special applications, make sure that the supplier has proven experience. Where frozen food is stored, temperatures can be as low as - 32°C, requiring heated cabs and seats for drivers, camera systems or special wheels. In potentially explosive atmospheres, for example, Barloworld offers the most advanced ATEX compliant equipment on the market which is supported by fully trained engineers. ●
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