FEATURE LIFT TRUCKS
REACH TRUCKS INCREASE warehouse capacity and efficiency
Safe and stable storage and retrieval in a high bay racking system has been made possible for an industrial burner manufacturer with the introduction of reach trucks from Yale
storing goods at lifting heights of 8.5 metres. The Yale reach truck ensures safe and efficient storage and retrieval and is optionally equipped with a package of convenience features. This includes a joystick operation for
W
ith a 10,000 square metre site to house its production and storage
facilities, a laboratory and testing facility, Elco Burners in Germany has been well placed to cope with its demands as a manufacturer of industrial burners throughout its near 90-year history. However, with business growing steadily in China and Russia, existing storage space in the raw materials and finished parts warehouses became insufficient. With little desire to rent external storage space Elco Burners looked to introduce a new concept at its
premises in Hechingen. To smooth the process, Elco enlisted the help of Yale SLT Foerdertechnik in Heidenau. With a new high bay rack system in place the materials handling equipment requirements changed drastically. Safe and stable storage and retrieval at
a height of 7.5 metres in the high bay racking was no longer possible with a truck. Yale SLT Foerdertechnik recommended a Yale reach truck from the MR range with a load capacity of 1.6 tons and chassis width of 1,345mm which ensures a stable base even when
HIGH EFFICIENCY INDOOR/OUTDOOR REACH TRUCK
Jungheinrich has launched its new C series reach trucks. The ETV C16 and ETV C20 models can transport loads of up to two tonnes. Super-elastic tyres and high ground clearance
give these trucks the edge when it comes to transporting goods reliably and safely – whether on a smooth concrete floor in the warehouse or on a bumpy asphalt surfaces around the loading area. “The ETV C series reach trucks are ideally suited for transporting goods on varying floor and ground surfaces, for example for combined warehouse and yard work,” explains sales director corporate accounts Jonathan Morris. “Due to their compact design and reach mast technology they’re adept at working in the tightest of spaces. This combination
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of features means the customer only needs one type of truck for a variety of applications.” As every application is different the reach truck can be fitted with options to match including weather-protected driver’s cabins. Features includes ergonomic seat to reduce fatigue and optional assistance systems. “Whether operating within pallet racking, whether the trucks are used in single or multi-shift operations or used frequently outdoors, our reach trucks offer the client a wide variety of solutions,” concludes Morris.
Jungheinrich UK
www.jungheinrich.co.uk
T: 01908 363100 Enter 303
The new warehouse concept at Elco Burners features a Yale reach truck from the MR range with a load capacity of 1.6 tons
simple and precise control of all lifting functions and a premium colour display allowing the driver to clearly view all the driving parameters plus height measurement and laser positioning assistance with camera. “A red laser beam shows the driver on the rack the height and position of the fork arms,” says Igor Dodik, warehouse sales manager representing Yale in Neu lsenburg. “This allows much more efficient storage and retrieval of pallets and reduces the risk of damage to the rack or the load.” Tom Jaeger who manages Elco Burner production and quality assurance comments: “Our drivers love the outstanding ergonomics of the Yale reach truck. After introductory training by Yale SLT Fordertechnik they all got used to the new vehicle very quickly.” The Yale dealer’s recommendations
included Elco Burner investing in new high bay racking in its raw materials warehouse in addition to a semi- automated hardware warehouse.
DIFFERENT SIZED GOODS An additional challenge at Elco Burners was that the stored goods are very different sizes. Even larger finished parts require interim storage until the parts arrive for further processing. “The advantage of high bay racking is the fact that it makes the best use of the warehouse height for storage space without having to expand widthways,” explains Helmut Fichtner, responsible for consulting and sales at Yale SLT Foerdertechniks. “With the new high bay racking the number of pallet positions has more than doubled from 192 to 480.” The new racks have ensured the storage space is tripled, enabling 150 burners to be housed.
Yale Europe Materials Handling
T: 01276 538520
www.yale.com
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