Combilift’s ST range was developed in response to requests from service centres for a leaner, stand-on version of its 4-way forklifts. Admiral Metals, the leading distributor of aluminum, brass, bronze, copper and stainless in the northeast of the USA has a fleet of six electric powered C3,000ESTs, which have reduced costs, increased productivity, and boosted revenue for the Massachusetts based company.
This indoor/ outdoor stand-on forklift works in aisles of under 2m wide, resulting in space savings of up to 50%. Its ability to carry long loads weighing 3t and its multi-directional ability offers superior manoeuvrability compared to standard forklifts and enables the loads to be carried in much tighter confines. “As our business grew we needed to get more material into our main shipping station so we went with the narrow-aisle system, and Combilift was by far the best machine around,” says Operations Manager Don Bishop.
“The stand-on design is so convenient and much quicker for our operators who do a lot of picking,” says Don. “With our old machines they had to undo the belt, open the door, get out of the truck, get back in the truck, close the door, put the belt back on, etc. With this machine, they just step on and off. It’s easy to use and there isn’t a lot of manual labour involved so safety procedures are improved.”
Features such as a raised mast, improved wheels and increased visibility contribute to safety when working with the ST range. The retractable mast enables sideways travel with loads resting on the platform, lowering the overall centre of gravity. This is much safer than moving with loads raised above eye level and enables the load to be in the operator’s sight line at all times.
“When you combine enhanced safety for your workforce and higher efficiency with a quality machine from a quality company, you know you made the right choice,” says Don.
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