Operation deep freeze
April 1st 2009 Crown says its ESR 5000 Cold Store Cabin makes load handling in hostile conditions as
easy and stress free as possible, both for the operator and the machine
Working at sub-zero temperatures
is challenging for forklift truck
operators, but even more so for
the actual machines. To handle pallets and
other loads efficiently, operators need more
than a warm cabin. They also need a truck
that doesn't break down in extreme
conditions a truck that's been
optimised for the deep freeze.
Hence the launch of the ESR
5000 Cold Store Cabin: a vehicle
optimised for low-temperature
environments not just cold, but
deep-freeze cold at -30°C.
Keeping the truck protected...
The new truck's chassis weld
seams and studs are coated with
a special wax-based anticorrosion
compound. Exposed
electrical connections are covered
with silicon sealant, and
critical
components are fitted
with their own thermostatically
controlled heaters. The motor
compartment is protected by extra layers of
paint and a heavy coat of clear varnish. And
by using specially formulated hydraulic oil
and coating all moving parts in lowtemperature
grease, Crown has made sure
that the truck's performance remains high
even when temperatures are really low.
Keeping it part of the family...
Totally integrated with the truck, every
cabin feature helps make load-handling in
hostile conditions as easy and stress-free as
possible. Huge heated windows with
wipers front and back give high visibility in
all directions even upwards. The rugged
cabin structure is constructed from profiled
tubular steel, protected by an extended roof
and chassis. There's even an emergency
escape hatch in the roof.
It's cold outside...
Airtight windows, coupled with
electronically controlled twin heaters and
fans plus five adjustable air vents, mean
that the cabin interior is always warm and
comfortable. A wide seat with adjustable
lumbar support, personal weight settings
for each operator and controls built into
the armrest also helps drivers stay active
and alert. With a broad selection of
options and a unique choice of controls
(multi-task, fingertip or dual-lever), the
cabin supports high-throughput
performance from one end of a sub-zero
shift to the other.
Bringing drivers in from the cold...
A warm, spacious, comfortable cabin is one
thing but what about access? Like a car
door, the door fitted to the ESR 5000 Cold
Store Cabin is front-hinged for
convenience, so operators can swing easily
in and out. A wide step helps keep footing
secure. Other standard features such as the
adjustable steering column, nested door
heater, spacious desktop with clipboard
and 360° visibility, mean that working in a
Cold Store Cabin truck is just as productive
as working in normal conditions... And so it
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