Mono-lithic achievement: Forklift
maker Crown Equipment Corp. has
unveiled the Crown RM 6000 Series
truck, the first narrow-aisle reach truck
with a MonoLift mast. The Crown RM
6000 is also the first pantograph reach
truck that can reach 505 inches while
delivering up to 1,000 pounds more
capacity at height. In addition, the new
vehicle is equipped with forks that travel upward at 153 feet per minute. With
these features, the Crown RM 6000
has the potential to change the way
high-density warehouses and distribution centers are designed, save customers millions of dollars in capital
expense, and support meaningful
improvements in productivity, the company says.
Historically, reach trucks have been
built with dual upright masts (the Crown RR 5700 Series truck
would be one example). With its mono mast, the RM 6000 gives
customers the flexibility to place loads at almost any height and/or
at any open slot. As a result, the vehicles can help deliver significant
financial benefits related to warehouse design and construction.
Warehouse managers can gain 15 percent more pallet positions
simply by filling open slots at the top of the racks.
Visibility is notably better on the Crown RM 6000 at height, eye,
and ground levels. The MonoLift mast is offset seven inches to the
left of the operator, and narrows the higher it goes. Furthermore,
Crown reshaped the reach carriage to create a larger window at eye
level, giving the operator a better view of the fork tips and load. In
addition, the load backrest was modified with a notch in the upper
right-hand corner to make it easy for operators to scan at ground
level from their position in the forklift.
The rigid design of the new vehicle’s MonoLift mast is rooted in
the boxed-in cross section construction that was originally developed for the company’s turret trucks. The design greatly reduces
mast sway and twisting when managing heavier loads at elevated
heights. In addition, the Crown RM 6000 features a reach sense
technology that provides a soft start and stop when using the pantograph reach mechanism.
The Crown RM 6000 Series trucks come equipped with standard
AC motors, regenerative brakes and lowering system, and electronic steering. These features, combined with the option to use a larger battery, position the Crown RM 6000 for energy savings and run
time improvements of 25 percent or more, depending on the application. (Crown Equipment Corp., www.crown.com)
Meeting demand: LeanLogistics, a provider of SaaS (
software-as-a-service) transportation technology and supply chain services, has
released On-Demand TMS version 10. 3.0. The new version incorporates enhancements to the company’s flagship transportation management system, which is designed for shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and
other trade partners.
Key features of the new release include a function that allows
users to make multiple shipment claims on a single form, graphic
optimization reporting, and enhanced appointment scheduling.
(LeanLogistics, www.leanlogistics.com)
