For Cat Lift trucks, manufacturing to the highest standards results in a constant evolution as improvements are made through a process of continual development. Safety and reliability are the main priorities as enhancements are made, with ergonomic design and improved productivity adding to the key areas of a truck’s evolution.
For example, the latest generation of IC counterbalance trucks feature a number of subtle changes that enhance safety and reliability. The use of square section steel for the overhead guard offers a number of benefits over the stylised, curved sections previously fitted. The new section allows for a bigger air intake, improves overhead visibility, makes it easier to attach ancillary equipment, such as lights and handles, and also makes it easier to fit a cab if required, either as original equipment or as a field retrofit. The curved front screen fitted on the previous model has now been replaced with a flat screen configuration, a simple but practical improvement that means in the event of damage in the field, a replacement is cheaper as well as quicker and easier to source, minimising downtime and further reducing costs.
Ease of use has been a priority with ergonomic design helping to make operation more intuitive and natural. The car like layout of controls helps to give drivers familiarity and comfort which certainly helps to maintain productivity.
Work by Cat lift trucks in improving operator comfort has already been recognised by the FLTA. The new NPP16-20N2 power pallet truck was awarded with the FLTA’s Award for Excellence for Ergonomics at the association’s annual event.
This truck features a user friendly tiller arm that turns through a wider arc than most competitors, high manoeuvrability and a market-leading lift height of 135mm, which combine to improve operation. An additional 600mm ergolift feature further limits the need for operators to bend down reducing the risk of strains and similar injuries.
As well as continual improvement of the individual products the back up service provided by Impact Handling, official distributor of Cat lift trucks in the UK, also benefits from a programme of ongoing development. By constantly evaluating site specific needs, materials handling equipment is optimised to ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose and changing business needs are met, leading to improved efficiency and cost effectiveness all-round.
As well as being the sole distributor of Cat lift trucks in the UK Impact Handling also offers a complete range of premium equipment so that impartial advice, based on a customer’s and site’s specific needs can be met in the most efficient manner.
Service and maintenance from locally based engineers, who are manufacturer trained to work with a wide range of equipment, add real value to the materials handling options that Impact Handling can offer.
As well as the ability to work on all makes of equipment, a commitment to local service centres also gives customers a more responsive service, but as Business Development Manager, Peter Woodhouse, explains this is not just about attending breakdowns quickly. “The real point of good service is to prevent breakdowns in the first place. By ensuring routine maintenance is carried out effectively and efficiently, with minimal disruption to the operation, we reduce downtime and costs.”
Impact Handling
Tel: 0800 169 9789
Email: sales@impact-handling.com
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