Case Study - PVC Extrusion Handling
As a supplier of plastic extrusions
to window fabricators throughout the UK, Esograt Ltd requires
complete reliability from its materials handling equipment in
order to maintain deliveries to customers at all times.
High standards of service are essential if customers are to
be retained within this competitive industry, and the unreliability
of previous lift trucks had caused problems in this respect.
The cost of maintenance and repairs had also become unacceptable.
Impressed by the performance of Sidetrackers in the steel
industry, Esograt chose an SL25C model with an extended warranty
and service contract from Sidetracker.
As the plastic extrusions are generally six metres long, Esograt
has found a four-way sideloader essential to reduce aisle widths
and turning areas and allow as much space as possible for storage.
Aisles are generally just 1.8 metres wide.
The manoeuvrability of the Sidetracker is also invaluable
for negotiating the tight corners and obstructions within the
warehouse, with its twin axle steering the truck is able to rotate
on its own centre.
