sichelschmidt-paintjob.jpgSpecialist forklift manufacturer Sichelschmidt has recently supplied two electric explosion-proof pedestrian reach trucks with special attachments to a major paint manufacturer. These have greatly improved operational efficiency as they work in various locations around the site as universal tools for feeding production lines, loading and offloading HGV’s, general internal handling and stock consignment.

The wide range of highly specialised products typically offered by paint manufacturers means that this sector is always on the lookout for flexible machines which can speed up the manufacture of specific and constantly changing product lines. Sichelschmidt’s two trucks do just that: Both are fitted with a weighing facility, and the larger 1600 kg capacity model also has a clamp for paint drums, enabling it to supply the production lines with the correct amounts and combinations of raw materials. Using it in the filling facility has also done away with reliance on rather cumbersome stationary dosing and coating appliances.

Due to the flammable nature of the materials handled, Sichelschmidt supplied both trucks from its explosion-proof range, the design and manufacture of which take into account the sensitive and demanding nature of the operational environment. The d 1200 EEX and the smaller d 416 EEx both comply with all the guidelines set out in the ATEX directive, and are certified to work in Zones 1/21 (gas) and 2/22 (dust).

The Sichelschmidt range of ride-on and pedestrian forklifts features powerful ASM AC technology pioneered by the company for a host of user benefits: AC motors are powerful yet at the same time energy-saving and easy to service. They can also be hermetically sealed, preventing neither the infiltration of any explosive elements nor the possibility of sparks being released into the environment.

The flexibility offered by these tailor made trucks looks set to make them a firm favourite with the paint and coatings industry. Both smaller paint manufacturers and major global concerns in this sector can now profit from the durability and reliability of Sichelschmidt’s forklifts for their production, handling and storage procedures.

Sichelschmidt AG Material Handling Solutions
UK Tel: 07720 297043
Email: info@sichelschmidt.de
www.sichelschmidt.co.uk

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