Feng sway
April 1st 2011 Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has
addressed the issue of 'sway delay'
with a development which is said to
raise picking productivity by some
5.8% in typical high level order
picking applications.
The 'active sway control' system
automatically works out and delivers
the correct adjustment necessary to
counteract the mast's sway – so
reducing the length of time an
operator must wait between picks for
the swaying to stop.
This software-driven feature cuts
sway delay by 7.5 seconds per pick,
on average, when operating at
heights between 5100 and 10000 mm
– saving up to 20 minutes over a
typical shift.
As well as boosting output, the
system gives an enhanced sense of
control over acceleration and
braking. The operator's
compartment remains steady, so
drivers can fully focus on picking,
while minimising vibrations within
the cabin reduces the risk of driver
fatigue.
The first trucks to benefit from the
development will be the
manufacturer's OPBH10N series of
high level order pickers, which reach
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