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Walkie Electric Tug Reduces Risk of Push/ Pull Injuries in Mail Handling Facility

2014-08-01 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

"An accident or injury waiting to happen." That is what the general manager of a local mail handling facility envisioned when auditing the work floor of his facility for areas of ergonomic concern. With an aging workforce, male and female, and an average age of 55 years, reducing the chance of strains of the back, arms and shoulders due to push/pull injuries had become a priority. Steps had been taken to alleviate the need for manual material handling but there were still areas in the facility ...This story is related to the following:Electric Carts |

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Maneuverable Walkie Straddle Stacker carries up to 4,000 lb.

2014-05-21 14:30:38| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

With 192 in. max lift height, maintenance-free battery pack, and 30 A, 120 V onboard charger, Crown SX 3000-40 lets operators maneuver in tight spaces and stack single pallet loads 3 levels or higher. Brake override function enables travel with handle in near vertical position, allowing truck to turn in area almost equal to its own footprint, and X10® Handle has ergonomic, cast aluminum design. Able to be used in 6–7 ft aisles, stacker also features low-profile power unit and clear mast design.<br /> This story is related to the following:Pallet Stackers | Ergonomic Stackers |

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Walkie Pallet Truck enables simultaneous lift and travel.

2014-03-31 14:31:24| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

To cut cycle times, Model MPB045-VG is available with Smart Lift™, which allows operator to begin transporting pallet before unit is at full lift. Heavy-duty truck can also be equipped with Smart Slow Down™ technology, which automatically reduces truck's speed during cornering. Optimally positioned through mid-mounted, shortened design, control handle balances constraints of steer effort, visibility, and maneuverability. Push buttons can be accessed without releasing grip. This story is related to the following:Pallet Handling Trucks

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Hyster Company Tackles Demanding Walkie Applications with New Heavy-Duty Walkie Pallet Truck

2014-03-17 05:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

ATLANTA — Hyster Company is excited to showcase the new W45ZHD heavy-duty walkie pallet truck this week during MODEX 2014 (booth #6313). Designed to be tough and intelligent, the new Hyster walkie can handle the rigors of the most demanding walkie applications.<br /> <br /> “The strong breadth of the Hyster® product line allows us to meet even the smallest material handling challenges for our customers,” said Brett Schemerhorn, vice president of marketing for Hyster. ...This story is related to the following:Lift Trucks | Walkie Trucks

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