REAL-TIME LOAD-CAPACITY MONITOR
Following a multiyear process of research and develop-
ment, OE Attachments, which specializes in the design
and production of premium-grade forklift forks and
attachments, has developed the “Forklift Safety Device”
(FLSD). Using a patented series of sensors and cameras,
the device aims to prevent forklift-related accidents,
injuries, and property damage by providing real-time
monitoring and residual load capacity via a touchscreen
monitor installed inside the forklift cab. The device
informs operators whether they can safely handle a load
or not, removing any guesswork for operators, company
executives say.
The FLSD also gives auditory and visual alerts at all
mast heights and positions whenever a safety hazard
is imminent, giving the operator ample time to take
corrective action. In addition to displaying real-time
residual load capacity, the device also offers monitoring
and response to a variety of external dynamic factors,
including acceleration, speed, ground slope, mast tilt, and
load center. Its camera system enhances visibility, and
video output provides vehicle status information to the
operator, the manufacturer says. (OE Attachments, www.
oeattachments.com)
WORKLIGHTS BOAST 140-DEGREE LIGHT DISPERSION
TVH in the Americas (TVH), a provider of replacement
parts and accessories for the material handling and industrial equipment industries, has expanded its LED work-light selection with the introduction of the SY2X140S and
SY3X140S. These worklights feature 140-degree light dispersion with spotlights on the front and floodlights on the
sides for optimal visibility.
The SY2X140S is equipped with 10 LEDs, 2,000 lumens,
and a power output of 29 watts, while the SY3X140S
Both models have a
durable aluminum
housing and stain-
less-steel mounting hardware. The worklights, which of-
fer over 30,000 working hours, also come with a standard
three-year warranty, the company says. (TVH in the Amer-
icas, www.tvh.com)
BARRIER-STYLE DOCK GATE
Forklift safety specialist “Save”ty
Yellow Products says its Dock Stop
Gate is a one-of-a-kind safety solution that prevents fork trucks from
driving or backing off loading and receiving docks.
The Dock Stop is designed to with-
stand impacts of 4,000 pounds at 5
mph and meets Occupational Safe-
ty and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. The
barrier includes two rotating arms and two 42-inch-tall
mounting bollards connected by a sliding locking bar that
locks in place with a pin. Optional anchors and 30-inch
bollards are also available.
According to the manufacturer, the
Dock Stop fills a void in dock-pro-tection products by proactively
preventing forklift accidents. Nets,
lightweight gates, and other partial
protectors that are designed more
for gate awareness do not provide
the same level of protection, the
company says.
All of “Save”ty Yellow Products’ asset-protection and
facility safety products, including custom-designed solutions, are manufactured in the U.S. (“Save”ty Yellow Products, www.save-ty.com)
NATIONAL FORKLIFT
SAFETY DAY
b An advanced impact sensor that reports reliable
impact data in real time through the app.
b Wireless network communication via the device’s
existing cellular/Wi-Fi that makes setup simple.
b Intuitive Web-based dashboards with drill-down
reporting that analyze a wide range of lift truck data with
key performance indicators (KPIs).
ELOfleet is OEM-independent and can be installed on
any type of industrial truck, the company says. Customers
have the option of customizing ELOfleet with their own
individualized safety messages. ELOfleet software can be
installed in the cloud, making it easy to manage and analyze data across multiple sites, or on a local server inside
a customer’s firewall. (Elokon, www.elokon.com)
