May 24, 2022

Special solution for a manufacturer of large electrical appliances

Special solution for a manufacturer of large electrical appliances

Key Facts

customer

Manufacturer of large electrical appliances

Location

Germany

industry

Industrial manufacturing

employees

62,000 (2021)

Material supply via route train – fewer forklifts

initial situation

  • Assembly line with different heights
  • Use of forklift trucks in the assembly area
  • Routes and paths that are too long
  • Not efficient
  • Material supply requires too much space

customer requirement

  • Conversion from forklift delivery to a tugger train system
  • efficient transport of components
  • ergonomics
  • space saving

LKE solution

  • Production supply using a forklift-free tugger train system
  • Use of platform truck type X with frame and superstructure
  • Transport of 35 product components on seven levels per platform truck
  • Frame can be locked in place using a lever on the handle – no turning during travel
  • Release the lock at the assembly location; suitable removal position can be adjusted
  • Virtual LKE coupling and drawbar system for stable handling

LKE Product

  • Platform truck type X with superstructure
  • Customized solution for transport
  • from washing machine windows
  • Rack with seven levels
  • ergonomic handle
  • loading and unloading on both sides
  • self-locking drawbar
  • virtual coupling and drawbar system
  • Overrun protection on all casters

Virtual coupling and drawbar system for easy handling

  • optimal directional stability
  • simple foot control
  • Self-locking drawbar ensures that the trailers in the combination do not become uncoupled.

Platform truck type X.1 Euro with special superstructure

Technical data:


Load capacity: max. 1000 kg


Usable area 1225 x 825 mm


Includes virtual coupling/drawbar system


special structure

Non-binding
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