FORKLIFT TRUCKS


HOW TO FINE TUNE A FORKLIFT


FOR YOUR APPLICATION IN INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSING, NO TWO OPERATORS OR APPLICATIONS FACE IDENTICAL CHALLENGES. THAT MEANS THAT THE RIGHT CHOICE OF MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT WILL ALWAYS DEPEND ON THE APPLICATION’S


(1) OPERATOR COMFORT


Not all forklifts in the market give operators in tough industrial applications a comfortable workplace. However, the physical demands facing forklift truck operators may undermine the overall productivity of the truck and the operator. Therefore, to enhance productivity, operator confidence and comfort are tremendously important. Businesses should always start by selecting a lift truck that is ergonomically optimised as standard to provide a comfortable working environment for the operator. For instance, the new Hyster A Series lift trucks feature attention to design that makes the lift truck comfortable and convenient to operate, helping to increase productivity across the whole shift. Factors such as a spacious cabin with ample foot space


and head and shoulder clearance, give the operator greater freedom of movement to help reduce strain on the body. There is also a large step size, providing a comfortable and secure platform, a flip-up arm rest that offers unobstructed access, and a contoured hood allowing the operator more room for entry and exit. On the Hyster H2.0-3.5A models, a foot-activated,


hand-released parking brake requires less effort than a hand-applied brake and minimises lean and strain on the operator’s back. Meanwhile, a standard, full-colour touch- screen display, provides quick and easy access to vital truck information. However, the new Hyster A Series is also built with A+ Logic,


a series of scalable and adjustable features to further configure the truck to the warehouse or factory’s specific needs. To maximise comfort for operators, applications can


opt for their truck to be built with a suitable cabin option for hot or cold climates. For instance, a full weather-proof cabin may help keep operators comfortable and productive in outdoor areas in colder or wetter climates. There are also options such as wipers, steel side doors, heating, air conditioning, heated screens, and sunshades.


(2) ALL-ROUND VISIBILITY


The ability to clearly see surroundings quickly is vital for operators. The Hyster A Series was developed with exceptional visibility in all areas. A wide mast view enhances forward and fork tip visibility when handling loads and


awareness of the environment when travelling while the operator enjoys greater rear visibility while looking over their right shoulder and driving in reverse thanks to the positioning of the exhaust on the left-hand side. In addition, applications can fine-tune their forklifts with options such as a high-


strength laminated glass roof, providing a completely unobstructed upward view while picking and placing loads at height. A fork laser level line may also help increase visibility and productivity in high lift or low light applications. The fork laser level line helps the operator to quickly and easily see where the fork tips will enter a load, reducing product and facility damage. In industrial manufacturing operations, lift trucks will typically be operating indoors


in production areas and warehouses. In this environment, noise and other distractions can often represent a risk, especially if the truck is working in the vicinity of pedestrians. The Hyster A Series lift truck can be built with features to support driver awareness. Such as blue and red spotlights, red line awareness lights, and/or a visible alarm to help indicate to pedestrians where a truck is, and that it is moving or working. An innovative Dynamic Stability System (DSS) option also helps reduce truck lean


while turning and limits speed during certain cornering, lifting, and tilting manoeuvres, helping to promote operating best practices.


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