FORKLIFT TRUCKS
FORKLIFTS FOR ENSURING MATERIAL HANDLING SAFETY
“Irish forklift manufacturer
Combilift has over 26 years of experience in the material handling sector”
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ou should take into account factors such as effective and efficient handling, financial cost and sustainability, but safety should be your top priority.
With advancing technology, it’s essential to stay updated with market developments to ensure you’re not falling behind due
When choosing material handling equipment for your loads and facilities, it’s crucial to make a well-considered decision.
to relying on outdated material handling equipment or machinery.
Multidirectional forklift models such as those in the C-Series and CB range are designed to travel sideways while handling long and bulky loads, for example, timber panels or long steel beams. The sideways function eliminates the need for overhead carrying while navigating tight spaces, which significantly reduces the risk of injury. This, in turn, allows for much better and cost- effective use of all available space, which is one of a company’s most valuable assets. An additional safety feature is that these forklifts are built with a very low centre of gravity, allowing for a low-to-the-ground movement of your load.
The driver must have a clear view of the load, the forks, and the surrounding area to ensure safety for other personnel who
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may be in the vicinity. The high position of the cabs on the C-Series models, together with generous glazing, ensures that even when carrying large loads, the driver has an unobstructed line of sight.
Another option to consider is pedestrian- operated stacker trucks. These trucks operate at inherently lower speeds compared to ride-on models, which enhances the operator’s awareness of their immediate surroundings, as they are physically closer to the load, the machine and nearby people. Additionally, operators are always facing the direction of travel.
Combilift pedestrian stacker range is also well-suited for safely handling long loads. Equipped with Combilift’s unique, patented tiller arm, these models guarantee maximum safety for the operator and other people in the vicinity. The tiller arm can be turned to
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