Material handling trucks: The Raymond Corp., a
provider of end-to-end warehouse solutions, has introduced two new trucks: the Model 8720 second-level
orderpicker with elevated platform and the Model 8410
pallet truck with second-level pick steps option. Because
North American operators work their trucks longer and
harder than those in other markets, these trucks are
designed and built to specifically meet the expectations
of heavy-duty users.
The Raymond Model 8720 orderpicker provides
operators with 47 inches of elevated height, increasing
access to pick slots on the second and, in some cases,
third load-beam levels. The trucks are available in 6,000-
and 8,000-pound capacity models, giving customers the option to carry one, two,
or three pallets per trip to reduce travel and increase pick time in the aisle. Single-and double-fork options also are available.
Other features of the Model 8720 include an enlarged operator compartment
for easier entry and exit, and optional travel at height capabilities. Operators
also benefit from an audible indicator that sounds when the platform has fully
lowered.
The Raymond Model 8410 pallet truck offers three heavy-duty nonslip steps,
accessible from either side of the truck, that lead to a picking platform for easy
access to second-level load beams. The truck, which provides 44 inches of pick
height access with forks elevated, is a cost-effective alternative to hydraulic-lift
second-level orderpicker trucks for applications with less frequent trips to the
second-level load beams, the company says. (The Raymond Corp., www.raymond-corp.com)
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New forklift truck line: Clark Material
Handling Co. has introduced the new S-series
forklift trucks, the latest in its “heart of the line”
family of internal combustion trucks.
Produced in LPG, dual fuel, and diesel configurations, the S-series platform features smart,
strong, and safe design elements, the company says. “Smart” design elements include an
interactive dash, interactive onboard diagnostics, engine/powertrain protection monitoring,
a built-in service tool, and onboard reporting of
operator-controlled functions.
“Strong” design elements include force-cooled wet disc brakes as standard, a fully
welded heavy-gauge frame, a nested I-beam
upright, a six-roller carriage, external side-thrust
rollers, and a stamped steel hood and side
panels.
“Safe” design elements include an automatically applied parking brake, speed limit
control, increased visibility from the operator
compartment, an optional rear-view camera, an
operator restraint system that includes a high-visibility orange seatbelt, the standard Clark
operator presence system, and a design that
optimizes the center of gravity to maximize
truck stability. (Clark Material Handling Co.,
www.clarkmhc.com)
Mobility platform: Supply chain software and
services provider BluJay Solutions has unveiled
its MobileStar mobility platform. MobileStar is
a flexible easy-to-deploy platform that manages
the last-mile delivery experience for shippers
and carriers of all types. It is designed to provide real-time connection and driver optimization capabilities through any mobile device to
increase customer satisfaction, while reducing
operational costs.
The platform is fully integrated into BluJay’s
Transportation Management for Shippers workflow to deliver automated real-time track and
trace and last-mile routing, enabling customers
to share shipment and driver information with
partners up and down the supply chain.
MobileStar is a configurable end-to-end
application that connects the shipper, operations, management, drivers, and customers
with real-time data and automated workflows.
For shippers, MobileStar can replace labor-intensive manual tracking processes without costly integration to telematics providers. Drivers,
both private fleet and common carriers, can
download the BluJay MobileStar application
on iOS or Android devices and be immediately
connected to the network. The application
also provides the benefit of street-level route
optimization. (BluJay Solutions, www.blujay
solutions.com)
