Clever curtains

Sick Uk has added a new fork lift
truck (FLT) detection capability to its
M4000 light curtain range to permit
pallet loading and unloading into
light guarded areas, such as infeed
and outfeed conveyor systems, while
protecting personnel.

The M4000 FLT multiple light
beam entry and exit protection system
is supplied with an easy to connect
FLT ground loop detection system
that can be configured to recognise
forklifts and pallet trucks permitted
to enter a protected area.

“The solution restricts human
access but allows FLTs to pick up and
drop off loads across a light-guarded
perimeter without triggering
machine shut-down,” says Seb Strutt,
senior product manager.

The M4000 FLT can be used in
both indoor and outdoor applications.