FEATURE LIFT TRUCKS
OPTIMISING WAREHOUSE and internal transport operations
Venturing into the field of warehousing technology, Clark has received positive feedback for its latest reach trucks
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he manufacturer of material handling equipment is confidently pushing
forward with further development work to achieve this: the first prototypes of the SRX14 and SRX16 reach trucks have already proven their effectiveness in test applications. After having developed important core products in the warehouse technology range with its low-lift pallet trucks and high-lift stackers of the PX and SX series, Clark is now venturing into the ultimate field of warehousing technology with the introduction of new reach trucks. The Clark reach trucks SRX14 and
SRX16 with load capacities from 1.4 to 1.6 tonnes and lifting heights up to 10.5 metres are poised to cover the important core area of warehouse and internal transport applications. After being put through their paces in field tests the first prototypes received positive feedback.
CONVINCING OVERALL CONCEPT The reach trucks have been incorporated seamlessly into Clark's proven Built to Last concept which underlines their robust and functional design following the principle "as much solid steel as possible and only as much plastic as needed". Here the sturdy chassis made from solid steel protects the most important components where many competitors simply have recourse to plastic parts. The solid construction ensures reliable operation with low service costs over the vehicle's entire life cycle. The trucks score highly when it comes to ergonomics: A functional concept spares the driver from superfluous actions while ensuring that manoeuvring commands can be carried out quickly and safely. This means the driver can concentrate better on his tasks and thus work more productively.
SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY Access to the vehicle is safe and easy thanks to a generously dimensioned operator’s step. The operator benefits from excellent leg space and head room inside the driver's cab. The height- adjustable steering column and spring- mounted Grammer seat can be optimally adjusted to the driver's body size. The
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spring-mounted driver’s seat together with a dampened base plate ensures that vibrations acting on the driver are reduced. Thanks to the low dashboard and sophisticated arrangement of mast profiles, chain guide and lifting cylinders the driver has an excellent view of the fork tips, allowing safe load handling. Operation via mini-levers ensures easy
and ergonomic control of all relevant lift/ lower and load positioning functions. All hydraulic functions are easily
monitored by fingertip, allowing optimum sensitive control. An optional mono-joystick control groups all hydraulic functions together. In addition the vehicles are highly manoeuvrable and easily operated thanks to the electronic power steering with exact steering movements. The driver can toggle between 180° and 360° steering via a pushbutton switch. The high contrast TFT display provides information on all important driving parameters. Both operator and service technicians can easily adjust performance and maintenance parameters via the display.
VALUE OF ERGONOMICS "We placed great value on ergonomics when developing our new reach truck,” explains technical director Andreas Krause. “This begins with a convenient entry for the driver via a large footstep and comfortable spring-mounted seat. This extends to a stable, adjustable steering column and mini-lever control, allowing him to almost effortlessly perform his shift. Because whoever feels at ease at the workplace can work productively over the entire shift." Thanks to the convenient and user-
friendly equipment of the SRX 14 and SRX16 series reach trucks, a great deal of strain is taken off the driver during his daily work. Only in this way can he positively influence the handling performance of his work tool.
EFFICIENT ENERGY USE The reach trucks cannot be criticised when it comes to productivity; travelling speed is 14 km/h, the lifting speed without load is up to 0.7 metres per second (m/s) (with load 0.4 m/s) and the
Options are available to ensure the reach trucks can be optimally adapted to the specific application profile
lowering speed with and without load is up to 0.55 m/s. Easily adjustable uprights specially developed for reach trucks can absorb torsional stresses better, enabling higher residual load capacities at all lifting heights.
TAILORED TO THE APPLICATION As every warehouse has different requirements with regard to stacking procedures numerous options are available for the reach trucks to ensure they can be optimally adapted to the specific application profile. In addition to the new reach trucks the
Clark product portfolio in the area of warehouse technology comprises electric low-lift pallet trucks and high-lift stackers and high-lift order pickers.
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