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Pedestrian Awareness Camera added to Forklifts

Posted on by David Priestman

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has announced a new pedestrian awareness camera solution, the latest addition to the Yale Reliant™ portfolio of active alert and assist technologies, which are designed to boost operator awareness and help support overall warehouse safety. The pedestrian awareness camera system can accurately identify pedestrians at ranges up to 6 metres through a 120-degree field of view and provides automatic alerts to the lift truck operator when a pedestrian is detected.

“Operator awareness is a foundational element of lift truck and pedestrian safety, and the Yale Reliant technology portfolio is designed to provide a helping hand for warehouses facing an increasingly transient labour pool and inexperienced lift truck operators,” says Daniel Heap, Manager, Product & Commercial – Technology & Connected Fleet, for Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “We’re continuing to target the challenges of real-world warehouse environments with research and development, and the pedestrian awareness camera solution offers the capability and configurability real-world warehouse environments need.”

Operations can get the camera system with audible and visual alerts only, or take advantage of a third type of notification with the addition of optional traction alerts. Upon pedestrian detection, an audible tone and a light indicates which zone the pedestrian is in, shown on the truck-mounted operator LED Display. Traction alerts go a step further by providing the operator with a perceptible alert through truck deceleration. While the operator remains in ultimate control of the equipment, this deceleration effect is intended to get their attention and encourage action to avoid the detected pedestrian by slowing down, steering away or both.

The pedestrian awareness detection system was developed using extensive amounts of real-world photographic data. It adapts to low light conditions and various environments. The system is optimised for travel speeds of 8 km per hour or less (though higher speeds are available). This gives operators ample time to identify alerts, and to react to avoid contact. The camera is mounted to the rear, forks-trailing side of the lift truck. The audible and traction alerts stop as the truck travels away from the detected pedestrian, and they are no longer in view of the camera.

The pedestrian awareness camera marks the latest addition to the award-winning Yale Reliant lineup of operator assist technologies, which take input from the work environment and equipment to alert operators of potential hazards and adjust lift truck performance. Yale Reliant initially launched globally in 2021, and has since accumulated over 24 million hours of run time on more than 8,300 units deployed in the field.

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Lithium-ion Tech for Compact Pallet Stacker

Posted on by David Priestman

Yale Lift Truck Technologies is excited to introduce a new, cost-effective pallet stacker, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The compact Yale® MSC12 electric stacker is ideal for efficiently and accurately moving simple loads of up to 1.2 tonnes, making it well suited to stock room applications or light-duty warehouses.

The new Yale stacker empowers operations with flexibility, offering the in-built benefits of lithium-ion technology, such as rapid charging, extended runtime, and endurance, all in one cost-effective solution. It provides businesses a reliable and ergonomic option for tasks in food distribution, food processing, retail, eCommerce, and 3PL, or for operations handling open pallets on an ‘on and off’ basis.

“Our new compact stacker directly addresses our customers’ needs by integrating the technology that provides the optimum solution,” explains Robert O’Donoghue, VP, Marketing, EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “In this case, that is a high performance 24V 60Ah lithium-ion battery that offers fast opportunity charging, hours of runtime, and a long service life. This gives operators added power for pallet stacking operations, helping optimise efficiency cost-effectively,” O’Donoghue continues.

The new stacker’s compact design is also customer-driven when it comes to comfort and simplicity. Smooth operation and low noise levels are critical to the design, helping to deliver a better operator experience, while supporting safe handling best practices.

To help enhance the operator’s working conditions and efficiency levels, the electric stacker features a multifunctional tiller handle, butterfly controls, and a smart display. These make the truck easy to operate, with all travel and lift functions performable with either hand.

Operators benefit from enhanced control, accuracy, and precision thanks to proportional lift for lifting and lowering. Combined with the stacker’s optimal manoeuvrability and choice of lift heights, this helps deliver on operational efficiency. By reducing mechanical impact and friction during lifting and lowering, the proportional lift technology also helps enable a long service life.

“One way to harness the full benefits and time efficiencies of the Yale MSC12 electric stacker is to use it together with the MPC15 lithium-ion battery powered compact pallet truck,” explains O’Donoghue. “For instance, the MPC15 can deliver pallets from a lorry to the store with greater ease than a hand pallet truck model. Here, the MSC12 stacker can take over, moving goods from the door onto storeroom shelves or racking.”

Another opportunity to maximise uptime comes through simplified troubleshooting. A single display on the electric stacker’s tiller handle includes operational status and fault diagnosis, including the battery power status, charging status, and any fault codes. Ease of maintenance is also integral to the design, with simple access to all main components, and the support of a comprehensive spare parts and service network via independent Yale dealers.

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Electric Counterbalance Forklift addresses Challenges

Posted on by David Priestman

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has introduced the new Yale® ERP2.0-3.5MXLG electric counterbalance forklift truck, powered by lithium-ion batteries. Well suited to a variety of logistics and warehouse operations, the new solution is designed to help address rising costs and meet sustainability objectives, all while offering the reliability and flexibility for both indoor and outdoor use.

“Rising costs, demanding operational needs, and a growing focus on sustainability require versatile solutions,” says Robert O’Donoghue, Vice President of Marketing at Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “The Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG series is designed to address these concerns, providing a cost-effective and efficient forklift that seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, both inside and outside the warehouse.”

The total cost of ownership advantage

The ERP2.0-3.5MXLG series, which offers capacities from 2 to 3.5 tonnes, meets growing requirements for lithium-ion lift trucks that help minimise capital investment. Moreover, it harnesses the benefits of lithium-ion batteries to help reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Lithium-ion batteries eliminate the need for regular tasks like engine servicing, battery maintenance and topping up, and battery exchange during the shift. This translates to reduced downtime and maintenance expenses.

Lithium-ion charging is typically also more efficient than charging lead acid batteries, meaning more power for the same cost. Additionally, compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks, the ERP2.0-3.5MXLG could potentially cut energy costs by half. The large, long-lasting lithium-ion battery options also offer a five-year warranty.

Empowering operators

The new Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG series prioritises operator comfort and well-being. The spacious, weatherproof cabin provides a comfortable working environment, indoors and outdoors, while the quiet electric operation minimises noise pollution. The through mast visibility is also up to 34% better than some leading competitors, supporting operator confidence. Additionally, the lift trucks are ergonomically designed to help reduce fatigue and improve operator productivity while maintaining familiar controls and features which provide a smooth transition for operators already accustomed to Yale solutions.

With large superelastic pneumatic tires, the Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG lift trucks may help reduce the need for dedicated indoor and outdoor forklifts in various applications. They provide the flexibility to tackle outdoor tasks in storage yards or loading bays, while maintaining exceptional manoeuvrability for indoor operations. High travel and lift speeds help to move more material in less time, helping support optimal efficiency, reduced equipment costs, and maximised uptime.

Meeting operational demands

Designed to seamlessly integrate into fast-paced, multi-shift operations, the larger standard battery capacity in the ERP2.0-3.5MXLG series provides extended run times and eliminates downtime for battery changes. Lithium-ion batteries enable opportunity charging during breaks or shift changes, allowing businesses to improve uptime and efficiency. Furthermore, the powerful 154V battery option delivers performance comparable to traditional ICE trucks, providing exceptional travel and lift speeds for efficient handling of loads.

Sustainable performance

For operations championing environmental responsibility, the lithium-ion battery powered ERP2.0-3.5MXLG lift trucks produce zero exhaust emissions, helping contribute to cleaner air quality, both indoors and outdoors. This is particularly beneficial in warehouses and distribution centres where employee health and environmental impact are key considerations.

The Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG electric counterbalance forklifts are available now from local independent Yale dealers.

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