 Provides safer handling of extreme lengths Combilift opens the doors to safer handling
December 13th 2006 The Stockport branch of industrial door manufacturer, Indupart, is benefitting from safer handling of extreme lengths and a 50% cut in loading time thanks to a Combilift 4-way forklift.
Previously, steel and foam composite insulated panels had to be ordered in a variety of lengths due to the handling limitations of the combination of a counterbalance and 4-way reach truck used before the Combilift was in place. Thanks to the Combilift’s manoeuvrability and sideways ability, Indupart has been able to simplify the ordering process by buying in the longest length 13.2m panels available, saving money and time in the process.
The 3.5t capacity LPG powered Combilift is used to offload incoming deliveries of panels, which typically weigh 1.5 to 2t per pack, and take them to outside racking. When panels need to be cut to size, its manoeuvrability comes to the fore once again for direct positioning at the cutting machines in the manufacturing area. It also loads the finished and packed end product, and Gary has calculated that preparation and loading time is twice as quick as before.
Health and safety is a big issue at Indupart, and the Combilift system enables a one man/one truck operation. This has cut the need for multiple operatives and truck movements in the loading area, making a significant contribution to safer handling procedures. Damage to stock, particularly the bottom couple of panels in each pack, was a problem with the old 4-way reach truck, but this has now been eradicated as the Combilift is fitted with a 6.4m, removable spreader bar. More articles from Combilift Limited: | 
