Safe and efficient material handling

With advancing technology, it's essential to stay updated with market developments to ensure you're not falling behind due to relying on outdated material handling equipment or machinery. 

Irish forklift manufacturer Combilift has over 26 years of experience in the material handling sector and is an expert in assisting businesses in maximising the capacity of their facilities, enhancing efficient operations and most importantly, making them safer.

Combilift has a dedicated team of R&D engineers who continuously work on creating innovative solutions for safe, space-saving, and efficient handling of industrial loads. Its commitment to innovation is evident from the multiple patents they have acquired.

Ensuring safe forklift operations is paramount to Combilift. It’s crucial for forklift operators to be aware of the type of load they are handling, its load centre and overall weight, as well as the height it needs to be lifted. Not being knowledgeable about these can lead to potentially exceeding the forklift-rated capacity, risking overloading, which can place operators and everyone working around them at risk.

Fitting your forklift with an anti-overload sensor, such as the Combi SafeLift, will enable operators to avoid the pitfalls of potential overloading, which can have serious consequences if it occurs.

This simple and cost-effective system consists of a strain sensor on the mast section and a lift cut-out valve on the hydraulic line to disable lifting if the unit is potentially overloaded.

Multidirectional forklift models such as those in the C-Series and CB range are designed to travel sideways while handling long and bulky loads, for example, timber panels or steel beams. The sideways function eliminates the need for overhead carrying while navigating tight spaces, which significantly reduces the risk of injury. This in turn allows for much better and cost-effective use of all available space which is one of a company’s most valuable assets. An additional safety feature is that these forklifts are built with a very low centre of gravity, allowing for a low-to-the-ground movement of your load. The C-series also includes an integrated platform, providing a stable base for resting your load during transportation.

Combilift pedestrian stacker range, such as the Combi-WR4 and the Combi-CS, which will be showcased at Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, are also ideal for handling pallets as well as long loads. Equipped with Combilift's unique, patented tiller arm, these models guarantee maximum safety for the operator and other people in the vicinity. The tiller arm can be turned to the left or right and allows the rear wheel to be turned parallel to the chassis and back again at the touch of a button. This allows the operator to remain in the safest position when working in narrow aisles - at the side of the truck and not at the rear as with other pedestrian stackers. This reduces the risk of the operator becoming trapped between the truck and the racking and ensures full visibility of the load and the surrounding area.

Visit Combilift at Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, at booth SD20! 

For more information, visit Combilift.com