FORKLIFT TRUCKS
MITSUBISHI FORKLIFT TRUCKS LAUNCHES NEW, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLATFORM STACKER SERIES HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GUARANTEES LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
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itsubishi Forklift Trucks has added to its award-winning warehouse series with an extremely robust, compact, and richly featured new platform stacker series. Available in 1.2- and 1.6-tonne capacities, AXiA EM has been developed to offer high performance operation in a wide series of high bay stacking, order picking, and transport supply/feed applications.
Indeed, everything about AXiA EM has been designed to maximise flexibility and optimise productivity through state-of-the-art ergonomics, precise handling, and exceptionally low cost of operation.
It comes in three configurations: foldable platform with optional foldable side protection bars, fixed side entry, or rear entry protected platforms. Each offers excellent, progressive damping to eliminate vibration and fixed platform models have an option for electrical adjustment to suit the weight or preferences of individual operators.
An extensive series of mast models are available to suit every application. Duplex masts offer lift heights from 2690mm to 4200mm, while Triplex masts deliver lift heights from 4350mm to 5400mm.
An optional Initial Lift allows AXiA EM to serve as a double pallet handler for greater efficiency, with exceptional ground clearance for ease of use on uneven floors. AXiA EM can be supplied with lead acid or built-in Li-ion battery for fast opportunity charging, making it the ideal stacker to support intense 24/7 operations that demand maximum uptime, with lead acid available as an option.
SMOOTH, PRECISE OPERATION
AXiA EM features a sturdy 4-point chassis with a drive system designed to keep the truck consistently stable for smooth, stress-free handling that generates operator confidence and reduces the risk of incidents and damage. The ErgoSteer tiller head is as robust as it is intuitive to operate. Protected against damp and dust it is ideal for all applications. Described as ‘the most ergonomic tiller head on the market’ it has been designed to eliminate strain and repetitive strain injuries reducing fatigue and helping avoid unnecessary – and costly – absences.
To maximise flexibility, AXiA EM is available in a choice of modes. ‘Easy’ with its slower acceleration and softer braking is perfect for fragile goods or inexperienced operators. ‘ECO’ optimises power use to extend shift lengths while still retaining high performance. ‘PRO’ is for high performance in intensive operations. The Controlled Cornering System helps prevent dangerously fast manoeuvres by sensing the angle of a turn and the velocity of the steering motion at the very start of a turn, and dynamically reduces speed at the very start and progressively through the turn for smoother, safer, and more consistent cornering. Designed with productivity in mind, AXiA EM delivers smooth, swift, and precise lifting and handling that gives the operator confidence to work confidently and productively. At the same time, the heavy-duty construction will maintain the company’s near-legendary reputation for non-stop reliability in the most demanding applications.
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks
www.mitsubishi-forklift.co.uk
SUPPORT OF LEADING ACCREDITING BODY ENSURING EQUIPMENT IS FIT FOR PURPOSE IS A CRUCIAL PART OF SITE SAFETY
NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY WINS C
FTS, the UK’s foremost accrediting body for Thorough Examination of forklift and warehouse trucks, is throwing its full support behind this year’s National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for Tuesday 13th June, 2023. “This year’s event focuses on the theme ‘Safe Sites Save Lives’,” explains Geoff Martin, Chairman of CFTS. “The cornerstone of any safe site lies in a structure that ensures all lifting equipment is fit for purpose and in proper working condition. This necessitates a detailed, periodic inspection.” A Thorough Examination of lifting equipment is comparable to an MOT for cars, but there remains some uncertainty among owners and operators as to what should be included during the inspection.
“The HSE emphasises that a Thorough Examination must address both the lifting and driving mechanisms of the truck, fulfilling the requirements of both LOLER (which covers lifting equipment) and PUWER (which covers other safety-related items like brakes, steering, and tyres),” continues Geoff.
“In addition to these requirements, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obligates every employer to exercise a duty of care towards their employees. A truck that hasn’t had its brakes, steering, or structural integrity inspected is not considered safe. “Unfortunately, a concerning number of examinations are only partially completed because they solely address LOLER requirements. This oversight could endanger equipment, operators,
26 JUNE 2023 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS and businesses themselves.
“The frequency of Thorough Examinations depends on various factors, such as the environment, type of truck, and the work it performs. If a temporary attachment is added, it may also require a separate inspection. That’s why CFTS collaborated with attachment manufacturers to develop a dedicated and unique inspection checklist specifically for this purpose. “We wholeheartedly commend the efforts made by UKMHA in exploring all aspects of site safety and are proud to contribute to the spread of its message as widely as possible.”
Thorough Examinations
www.thoroughexamination.org
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