Rolling out the battery
April 1st 2008 Nissan has announced the
development of a safer
faster battery roll-out system
for its three-wheel TX
counterbalanced series,
providing a solution to the
time consuming and
potentially hazardous
procedure of craning
replacement batteries in and
out of a forklift truck.
The forklift truck side
panel is removed and the
roller bed is put into position
against the vehicle and the
battery is moved in or out.
Nissan says the procedure
can be completed by one
operator in "a matter of
minutes", using the new rig
in conjunction with a pallet
truck. This also cancels out
the risks of overhead
working.
The roll-out mechanism is
ideal for accommodating
the heavier high capacity
batteries used on the High
Performance versions of the
TX series trucks, as the
transfer system's main
rollers are solid metal.
The TX truck series three
wheel design aims for best
manoeuvrability in the
warehouse, bridging the gap
between Nissan's
warehouse range and
standard four wheel
counterbalance electric
trucks. The three wheel
models also feature a
double rear wheel as
standard to provide extra
stability – an important
feature for small trucks
travelling without loads.
When reversing out of
racking the Syncro steering
feature provides straight line
travel.
There are five versions in
six capacities from 1.25 to
2t, in the AC-powered TX
range, with Compact,
Standard and High
Performance options.
Nissan's Risk Reduction
System is designed to
create a cabin space
providing all-round visibility
with controls dedicated to
secure operation. A mast
lock system prevents the
mast being tilted or the
forks lowered when the
operator has left the seat.
When the truck is turning,
the system automatically
restricts acceleration and
speed. At high rates of
travel it reduces lift speed.
If the truck is on a gradient
and the accelerator is
released, an anti roll-back
device ensures that the
truck can only reverse
slowly, and a new style
parking brake incorporates
a lock to prevent its
accidental release.
The chassis of the TX
Syncro has a wedge shaped
design to ensure optimum
manoeuvrability in confined
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