Day: 1 June 2022

UniCarriers has launched a new generation of the ALR stand-in low lifter, now offering enhanced features in line with the highest standards of technology, quality and ergonomics. Available in 2 and 3-tonne capacities, the ALR is ideally suited to heavy-duty operations such as internal transportation and cross docking applications.

Space-saving and safe
The compact ALR stand-in low lifter is specifically designed for use in confined warehouse spaces and allows for agile movement in areas where other pallet trucks may not fit. The operator is contained safely inside the compartment, helping to minimise risk of injury when working up and down narrow aisles near racking and pallets.

Stay in control
For flexibility, the ALR has a newly redesigned steering wheel that can be fully adjusted in both height and angle depending on the operator’s driving direction, and new ergonomic controls enable smooth, intuitive handling with less strain. While driving, the operator can maintain a comfortable position thanks to the optical presence control, which is an alternative to a pedal as it allows the operator to lift their foot without it causing the truck to brake.

The operator compartment has a low step for easy entry, and a dampened floor minimises vibrations to reduce fatigue – helping operators to stay alert and productive through long shifts. The advanced multi-functional display is easy to read and shows a variety of information, including driver settings, battery status and hour meter.

Make it your own
At UniCarriers we know that every business and every application is different, which is why we work closely with customers to provide tailored products. The ALR low lifter offers a range of optional features to allow customers to create a product package adapted to their needs. For example, customers can choose to add an overhead guard combined with a panoramic roof, or 360-degree steering for improved manoeuvrability. If a task requires the truck to move with forks trailing, the Ergo Forks Trailing Control will allow the operator to face ahead whilst maintaining a completely unobstructed view.

All in a day’s work
Time is of the essence during fast-paced picking operations. The ALR has a powerful AC motor for high speeds, quicker accelerations and greater efficiency on jobs. When it comes to motive power, multi-shift applications may benefit from a high-performance Li-ion battery option which offers fast opportunity charging. But to ensure high availability at all times, UniCarriers believes it is essential that customers receive quality full-maintenance site support. The modular ALR is built using UniCarriers’ shared components concept, which enables our engineers to provide exceptional first-time-fix rates for maximum uptime.

With its new T14 – T20 series, Linde Material Handling (MH) is launching compact pedestrian trucks for pallet transport with load capacities ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 tons. Models equipped with Lithium-ion compact battery allow even better manoeuvring in tight spaces. Equipped with sensor-based foot protection, the trucks make work even safer.

The demand for electric pallet trucks is increasing worldwide. They are among the most widely used vehicles when it comes to transporting pallets or other forklift-accessible loads over short to medium-length distances. These flexible assistants can be found in almost every industrial sector in both large and small companies, and often they are put through their paces under harsh conditions: at loading and unloading stations, where there is usually hectic interaction between people and machines, during delivery operations in urban areas or on narrow truck loading areas, where every centimetre counts. Sometimes it is especially important that the equipment is highly manoeuvrable, in other cases the priority is that it is as quiet as possible in use. What is consistently required, however, is a high level of operating comfort, the best possible protection of the operator from injury, reliability in use, and simple, cost-effective servicing.

Small truck, many options

Along with the launch of the new series, an additional model is on offer. The handy Linde T14 with a load capacity of 1.4 tons is primarily designed for transporting goods in the retail industry and making deliveries in cities. The more powerful Linde T16 and Linde T18 models with 1.6 and 1.8-ton load capacities, respectively, are used primarily for loading and unloading at loading stations. The Linde T20 model with a load capacity of 2.0 tons is designed for more demanding tasks in industrial production.

The most obvious change in design is the significantly shorter chassis of the Linde T14 and T16 models which they owe to the use of a new, Lithium-ion compact battery. The reduced length (429 mm) makes the truck more manoeuvrable and at the same time lighter, which means that it is even better suited for moving goods in narrow aisles or on narrow loading ramps. With the optionally available integrated charger, intermediate charging can be carried out at any power outlet.

All that matters: Safety and comfort

The developers placed particular emphasis on operating comfort and safety. Thanks to the long, low-mounted tiller, the operator is always at a safe distance from the pallet truck during all loading and transport operations. The speed of the vehicle automatically adjusts to the tiller position: the steeper the tiller angle, the slower the vehicle. When the operator releases the tiller head, the electromagnetic brake automatically stops the truck.

An optional creep speed function provides additional control in challenging situations, and the standard power steering makes it easier to manoeuvre.

The deep-drawn chassis acts as foot protection by design and prevents the operator’s feet from going underneath the vehicle. What’s more: The “Smart Bumper” integrated into the chassis – a rubber sleeve with sensor – detects even light foot contact with the vehicle and shuts it down. This prevents the operator’s feet from becoming trapped between the truck and an obstacle, a wall or another vehicle, thus improving safety.

The operator’s hands are protected by the specially shaped tiller handle that encloses and protects the fingers. All controls on the ergonomically optimized tiller head can be operated with one hand. Wide handles make it easier to work with gloves, for example in cold storage areas. A display on the chassis provides the operator with all relevant information regarding operating hours, battery and maintenance status, without distracting them from their task. The low chassis and rounded battery cover ensure a clear view of the load arms at all times. The particularly quiet engine, the equally quiet hydraulic pump and special equipment such as triple load wheels keep vehicle noise below the critical limit of 60 decibels; this makes the trucks suitable for use in urban areas during evening and night-time hours. Special shock absorbers on the castors compensate for shocks and vibrations; the load remains stable on the vehicle at all times, and the driver is spared vibrations.

Service technicians can access all vehicle data via a central interface. The data is managed in an individual digital twin for each vehicle. Updates and new functions can be imported into the vehicle in a very short time via the optional data transmission unit. Real-time monitoring of certain vehicle parameters such as temperature and time of use can be used for damage prevention.