Case Study - Two Trucks in One
Handling extrusions up to 15 metres long on a restricted
site is a classic situation for a Sidetracker. The truck supplied
to Seldén Masts is also showing just how versatile and
tough Sidetrackers are.
In addition to handling the extrusions within a narrow aisle
warehouse, the truck carries in-coming loads from the outdoor
delivery area and up an access road to the storage area, taking
on the work of a conventional lift truck.
The electro-hydraulic system used on the Sidetracker is unaffected
by wet weather and rough ground, unlike trucks with electronics-based
drive systems. The 250mm diameter wheels give excellent grip
and twin transmissions traction on rough surfaces in the outdoor
yard, and the truck also has an all-weather cab.
Extrusions for the masts are stored on cantilever racking
4.7 metres high. In order to reach this height and also allow
access through the 2.3 metre high warehouse doors, the truck
has been fitted with a special triplex mast. Low deck height
allows full use of the racking right down to floor level.
The width of the warehouse aisles is just 1600mm enabling
the maximum number of racks to be installed, in conjunction with
rail guidance.
To protect the expensive extrusions from damage, Sidetracker
has supplied special polyurethane-coated forks.
