A new pallet stacker from Linde is designed to operate in narrow aisles and tight production areas, easily configured with options to meet the needs of various application challenges.
Aschaffenburg, Germany, July 4, 2024 – Linde Material Handling (MH) has introduced a new, extremely compact pedestrian truck, the Linde L10 – L16 B pallet stacker. It features a load capacity of 1.0 to 1.6 tons and lift heights of up to 5.47 meters (almost 18 feet), and is designed for a wide array of handling tasks in warehouses and production environments. The compact design makes it highly advantageous for handling goods in narrow aisles and loading zones. Two other models, the Linde L10 – L12 AS straddle stackers, are capable of moving pallets with closed bases and various types of small containers.
“Hardly any other product group in the warehouse equipment segment is as versatile as the manual electric pallet stackers,” noted Marc Castro, Portfolio Manager Warehouse Trucks at Linde Material Handling.
These proven all-rounders cover a wide range of warehouse applications: they stack and move pallets in staging areas and buffer zones and transport materials to production lines, they store and retrieve goods and help with replenishment in supermarkets, and they can also be used as a workbench. Whatever the application, the maneuverability of the vehicles is critical because space is almost always an issue – whether in marshaling areas, in narrow aisles or at the assembly line. “Each centimeter reduction in truck length helps the driver get the load to its destination more quickly and safely,” added Castro.
For this demand for performance in tight spaces, special attention was paid to the dimensions of the Linde electric pallet stacker series. “They are among the most compact models in the entire competitive environment,” emphasized Castro. The shortest version of the Linde L10 B, equipped with an integrated lithium-ion battery and a simplex mast, measures just 568 millimeters from the chassis to the fork carriage (l2 dimension), with a turning radius of 1,420 millimeters.
The model series is also available with a battery tray, lead-acid batteries with rated capacities of 200Ah and 250Ah, and lithium-ion batteries with capacities from 3kWh to 6kWh. In addition to various chargers, the vehicles can optionally be equipped with an integrated charger, which enables intermediate charging at any power outlet.
Pallet stacker options enable application-specific modifications
But that’s not all. The new Linde pallet stackers are designed to be one truck for all conceivable use cases. To achieve this, five different mast types are available to adapt the trucks to individual conditions in the customer’s company. In addition, there is a wide range of equipment options to ensure that sales consultants can configure the trucks for every application: The initial lift provides more ground clearance when negotiating uneven surfaces and driving over ramps, while the double-decker function, for example, allows the simultaneous transport of two pallets over longer distances. The Linde L10 – L12 AS straddle stackers with 1.0 and 1.2 ton load capacity are available for handling pallets with closed bases or special load carriers.
Safety, ergonomics and fleet management offer multiple advantages
Two key elements are critical for achieving high productivity: maximum operating comfort and tailored safety equipment that protects the operator, the load and the warehouse infrastructure. The Linde-typical asymmetric tiller head proves its worth in this respect, automatically keeping the operator within the truck contours. Additionally, the long tiller arm ensures that the operator is safe from the truck when it is in motion, traveling at speeds of up to 6 km/h.
The deep-drawn chassis also enhances safety by preventing the operator’s feet from being trapped under the low steel skirt. The active foot bumper is a new equipment option. It senses contact and automatically brakes the truck in response. Another variant actively moves the truck away from the operator in the event of contact.
The Linde Load Management system is available in two versions. In the standard variant, the system determines the load weight on the forks. The advanced version additionally monitors the remaining load capacity in real-time and alerts the operator to critical conditions with visual and audible warnings. If the load weight exceeds the maximum load capacity, the system blocks the lift function, preventing further lifting. Travel speed and acceleration are also controlled based on lift height, load weight and steering angle. Another important feature is networking with two-way data transmission. This allows software upgrades and remote diagnostics “over the air”, increasing vehicle uptime.
Linde Material Handling GmbH
Linde Material Handling GmbH, a KION Group company, is a globally operating manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. With a sales and service network spanning more than 100 countries, the company is represented in all major regions worldwide.
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