60 | Sector Focus: Handling & Storage
UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
Forklift manufacturers continue to bring new products and technologies to the market, with HUBTEX no exception. Sally Spencer reports
HUBTEX has been busy on the product development front and has launched the new generation of the FluX, which handles both pallet and long-load transport in a single vehicle.
This hybrid, used as a front and sideloader,
makes the new 3T FluX 30, suitable for a wide range of sectors, from the timber and metalworking industries, through to the building materials trade.
HUBTEX has moved the driver’s cab to the middle of the vehicle giving the operator a better all-round view, including towards the load being carried. This improved visibility is enhanced by the vehicle’s new, more compact dimensions which include a new mast tilt feature.
Being up to 20% smaller, the FluX is more manoeuvrable and agile too. The innovative design has made access to individual components easier for servicing and programmed maintenance.
HUBTEX says the switch from a four to a three-wheel running system has done nothing to impair the features that people have come to expect from the company in terms of ergonomics and freedom of movement.
For instance, the new FluX has retained the spoked steering wheel and joystick for user-friendly operation as well as the spacious driver’s cab, providing the operator with greater comfort, for those jobs that can end up taking a little longer. In addition, the
patented 360° HX steering has been developed further to enable it to be fitted to all HUBTEX electric vehicles with a three-wheel running system. The HX steering mechanism permits smooth transitions between steering modes, thus reducing tyre wear. Operators can also wave goodbye to time-consuming and fiddly manoeuvring, resulting in fast throughput times. Furthermore, the compact multi- directional truck is ideal for combined indoor and outdoor use in the warehouse thanks to its soft elastic tyres and a maximum speed of 12km/h, while its large battery (48V, 930Ah) means it can go on for more than a whole shift. An optional lithium-ion battery provides very quick charging, supporting its use in a multi-shift operation. ■
Above: HUBTEX’s FluX is suitable for a wide range of sectors TTJ | November/December 2023 |
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