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Hyster Europe is developing a zero-emission reachstacker with a fuel cell for the port of Valencia as part of the EU's Horizon 2020 program and the H2Ports project. The Spanish port will be the first in Europe to use hydrogen as an energy source in its operations.
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Liftket has developed an electronically controlled electric chain hoist with quick-stop function. The Star VFD stops immediately after the control button is released without a brake ramp. Loads can therefore be raised or lowered to the desired height in one go.
read more...Transport platforms for intralogistics
Intralogistics specialist Losyco has presented system extensions for the Loxrail conveyor rail range. These enable the flexible and efficient handling of assemblies and machines weighing several tons in the production process, for example with a steerable transport platform and integrated brake for the conveyor rails: A mechanical steering system mounted on the underside of the platform enables heavy, bulky loads of up to ten tons to be turned and aligned on the rail, even without a compressed air or power supply.
read more...Despite the increasingly challenging market environment, Jungheinrich's net sales and incoming orders grew compared to the same period last year. The main driver was new truck business with double-digit growth rates.
read more...Environmentally friendly electric forklift...
Clark has launched a new electric four-wheel forklift series onto the market. The EPXi performs its tasks just as reliably as a comparable diesel or LPG forklift and is also on a par with a combustion engine in terms of acquisition costs.
read more...The Mega-Pack line from Walther Faltsysteme is an alternative to conventional metal mesh boxes when it comes to transporting heavy and bulky goods. This reusable solution is considerably lighter.
read more...Warehouse technology and industrial trucks
Held is ready for the motorcycle season with a new logistics center in Kempten in the Allgäu region. The manufacturer of motorcycle clothing has equipped its warehouse with solutions from Toyota.
read more...With charging systems, intelligent battery management and services relating to the charging process, battery charging technology expert Fronius supports users in reducing the energy consumption for operating electric forklift trucks.
read more...With the EXD-SF 20, Still has developed a pallet truck for loads of up to 2,000 kilograms with a double-decker function, which is suitable for transporting sensitive or non-stackable goods such as fruit, vegetables or fragile goods.
read more...With the increasing automation of intralogistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems and shuttle systems are becoming the decisive "employees". Igus offers high-performance polymers for their maintenance-free continuous use.
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