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Kalmar introduces new lithium-ion battery technology for its electric forklift truck range Kalmar, part of Cargotec, launches a new highly efficient, emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its 5-9 ton electric forklift truck range. Already commonly used in a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to electric cars,.[...]
On July 18th, Manitou Australia organised a special event to celebrate and show its support to the MANITOU Elevation Week. The concept was simple: get as many clothing items as possible and fill a Manitou bucket! In only a couple of hours… the challenge was already completed! 200 KG of.[...]
Manitou takes EWP safety to a new level EWP safety has been improved by most of the EWP manufacturers with the addition of secondary guarding. This guarding is designed to shut off movements in the event an operator gets trapped whilst the basket is lifting to prevent and reduce.[...]
One of the most persistent mistakes we see in materials handling is the poor choice of small- to medium- sized forklift. Too often we see operations compromised by a machine that lacks the power or the reach to do the job properly. Only slightly less common is the mistake.[...]
Reach-stacking operations, with their repeated stopping and starting, lifting and lowering, tend to be rather poor users of energy. Abrupt changes in load demand are a feature of these operations, as engine speed is abruptly altered to deliver the required power – at great cost to the system’s fuel.[...]