Compact pedestrian stacker
February 1st 2005 The 1250kg capacity Alto PS is the latest generation pedestrian pallet transporter/ stacker from Atlet.
The Alto will stack loads up to 3.5 metres and is based on the all-new P-Type chassis, introduced last year, which also provides the platform for Atlet’s latest generation of pallet transporters and low level order pickers.
The truck is only 800mm wide and 1898mm long, enabling it to work in very confined spaces. Combined with a tight turning circle this is a major benefit on factory floors, where the truck is highly suited to feeding workstations and assembly lines.
According to Atlet, safety is outstanding on the truck. Four wheels give solid all-round stability, aided by Atlet’s Friction Force system that, claims the company, ensures the drive wheel exerts optimum ground pressure under all conditions. Drive speed is reduced at lift heights above 1.5m to give safe, accurate stacking and the position of the tiller arm enables the truck to be operated whilst walking alongside it, with no danger of the operator trapping his or her feet. The low chassis and clear view mast ensure that the operator always has a good view of the whole truck, including the fork tips.
The Alto has an advanced ergonomics tiller arm and progressive steering with a tiller arm angle of just 70° giving a 90° lock.These features are designed to minimise arm movements.
As well as numerous other features, the truck is built in accordance with Atlet’s modular design concept – whereby components are common to multiple models, thus reducing maintenance and service costs. More articles from Atlet Limited: | 
