Each year MSE-Forks produces thousands of hydraulic lift truck forks under the trade name KOOI-ReachForks®. Many of these KOOI ReachForks were fitted for single-sided loading and unloading of trucks and/or trains.
The safe loading of trucks is important in preventing injury to people and in preventing damage to property The loading and unloading of trucks has caused thousands of injuries across the world and to prevent those there are some general guide-lines:
General Operation
- The driver must stay out of harm’s way at all times while loading/unloading is taking place.
- Traffic movements should be understood and complied with.
- Suitable access must be provided to tray of trucks. (Steps, grab handles etc.)
- The tray should be clear of all loose objects.
- Ensure the forklift driver has a clear view of truck driver at all times.
Source: http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/uploaded_files/2007_W20_W43_W66_W97.pdf
Single-sided loading and unloading
Single-sided loading and unloading of trucks means that forklifts travel a considerably shorter distance and operations are faster and safer, as the forklift remains in plain view of any persons in the vicinity. Another advantage is that extra space is freed up for additional storage especially internally, as the forklift does not have to drive around the combo. For a standard 16 m combo, this saves around 64 m².
Space saving in warehouses
This constitutes an enormous space saving in warehouses or on docksides where loading and unloading operations are being carried out. Time savings amount to approximately 25%, as forklifts do not have to drive around to both sides. As well as improved time, storage and fuel efficiency, reduced mileage also means that tires last longer, especially on outdoor loading areas.
Below is a summary of some of the advantages:
- reduced fuel consumption and tire wear due to lower mileage
- improved safety, as forklift remains in sight
- faster, as forklift does not have to drive around the combo
- increased storage capacity, as space to the rear is freed up
MSE-Forks
MSE-Forks is an independent, innovative company that develops and manufactures unique logistics products like telescopic forks and mechanical fork lift truck equipment for palletless handling the so-called RollerForks. All of our products are aimed at increasing the ease of use and application of logistics and transportation resources, such as forklift trucks and their variants.
We aim to add value to our customers’ and end-users’ logistics supply chains. We sell our products via our own international network of importers and directly to forklift truck manufacturers. It is intrinsically understood that the products we supply are of the highest quality and reliability.