Today’s warehouses and distribution centres are a hive of activity, bringing order and efficiency to the movement and storage of products across all phases of operations, from goods-in to dispatch. The use of forklift trucks remains an integral part of daily life but wherever you have material handling equipment and people interacting, there is always a real risk of a collision.
Enforcing a site speed limit is an excellent way to improve site safety for both forklift drivers and workers, however slowing down forklift truck movements should not have a negative impact on productivity. In the quest to find a happy medium, Transmon offers integrated Adaptive Speed Control systems that provide warehouse operators with the all-important sweet spot of optimising both safety and productivity for forklifts and material handling equipment.
Our UK-manufactured Adaptive Speed Controller is a fully integrated system suitable for diesel, LPG and battery powered forklift trucks. The system becomes activated in designated zones that require a slower speed. As soon as the forklift truck enters the zone, the speed limiter is activated, automatically slowing the truck to the required speed. Once it leaves the zone, a higher, safe speed can be resumed. This added layer of technology security eliminates the reliance on each driver to adhere to the site speed, further enhancing safety in the workplace.
Our Dynamic Speed Management solutions can take site safety to an even higher level. We provide a range of tailored solutions incorporating anti-collision, proximity warning and building protection systems. These technologies are readily available and are often used in combination with our Adaptive Speed Control systems to ensure truck speeds are dynamically managed in accordance with the changing working environments or level of hazard.
Enforcing a slower site speed not only enhances site safety, but it also supports sustainable practices and reduces forklift wear and tear. Slower forklifts mean lower emissions, reduced fuel usage, and a prolonged lifespan for the forklift’s tyres. Similar benefits can be achieved using our intelligent and programmable Auto Gear Change or Tyre Saver systems. These are designed to protect transmissions from abuse and burnouts by preventing the truck control system from hot-shifting direction changes, changing into a higher gear either from a standstill or a slow speed.
All our Adaptive Speed Control and Auto Gear Change systems can be integrated on new forklifts or retrofitted to existing trucks, offering maximum flexibility for your operational needs. Plus, its modular configuration allows the system to be tailored to specific requirements. As warehouse operations strive to find a balance between safety and productivity, utilising smart technologies such as an Adaptive Speed Control system hits the mark for operational and sustainable benefits.
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