MHE Report

8/12/2019 MHE Report

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

PART I CONVEYORS

1.1. Chute conveyor

1.2. Wheel conveyor1.3. Roller conveyor

1.3. A. Gravity roller conveyor

1.3. B. Live (powered) roller conveyor

1.4. Chain conveyor

1.5. Slat conveyor

1.6. Flat belt conveyor1.7. Magnetic belt conveyor

1.8. Troughed belt conveyor

1.9. Bucket conveyor

1.10. Vibrating conveyor

1.11. Screw conveyor1.12. Pneumatic conveyor

1.12. A. Dilute-phase pneumatic conveyor

1.12. B. Carrier-system pneumatic conveyor

1.13. Vertical conveyor

1.13. A. Vertical lift conveyor

1.13. B. Reciprocating vertical conveyor


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1.14. Cart-on-track conveyor

1.15. Tow conveyor

1.16. Trolley conveyor

1.17. Power-and-free conveyor

1.18. Monorail

1.19. Sortation conveyor

1.19. A. Diverter

1.19. B. Pop-up device

1.19. C. Sliding shoe device1.19. D. Tilting device

1.19. E. Cross-belt transfer device

1.20. Specifications for some conveyors

PART II CRANES

2.1. Jib Crane2.2. Bridge Crane

2.3. Gantry Crane

2.4. Stacker Crane

2.5. Specifications for some Cranes

PART III INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

3.1. Hand Truck3.1. A. Two-Wheeled Hand Truck

3.1.B. Dolly

3.1. C. Floor Hand Truck


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3.2. Pallet Jack

3.2. A Manual Pallet Jack

3.2. B. Powered Pallet Jack

3.3. Walkie Stacker

3.3. A. Manual Walkie Stacker

3.3. B. Powered Walkie Stacker

3.4. Pallet Truck

3.5. Platform Truck3.5. A Walkie Platform Truck

3.5. B. Rider Platform Truck

3.6. Counterbalanced (CB) Lift Truck

3.6. A Sit-Down Counterbalanced Lift Truck

3.6. B. Stand-Up Counterbalanced Lift Truck

3.7. Narrow-Aisle (NA) Straddle Truck

3.8. Narrow-Aisle (NA) Reach Truck

3.9. Turret Truck

3.9. A. Operator-Down Turret Truck

3.9. B. Operator-Up Turret Truck

3.10. Order Picker

3.11. Side loader

3.12. Tractor-Trailer

3.13. Personnel and Burden Carrier


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3.14. Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV)

3.14. A. Tow AGV

3.14.B. Unit Load AGV

3.14.C. Assembly AGV

3.14.D. Light Load AGV

3.14.E. Fork AGV

3.15. Specifications for some Trucks

PART IV CONCLUSION

PART V REFERENCES


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INTRODUCTION

Handling, hoisting and conveying machinery is at the heart of modernin-line production in a shop from one work station to another,transferring them from shop to shop or taking care of stockpiling andreclaiming operations, this machinery enables the process to go onwithout interruption and at a steady pace. Nowadays, handlingequipment steadily gains ground as a factor deciding the pace of

production.

The modern materials handling equipment has developed in the courseof along period.

Modern technology had developed a gamut of high-capacity andeconomical equipment. New fork left trucks have appeared on the sceneand so have machines for handling bulk materials and individual loads,various stackers, hoists and lifts. They are used at industrial enterprises

to completely mechanize production. High capacity floating cranes havebeen developed together with electrical bridge cranes capable ofhandling large loads. A good gain in the performance and cost of theequipment has been achieved.

In this report we are going to discuss some types of materials handlingequipments such as conveyors, cranes and trucks.


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1. CONVEYORS

1.1. Chute conveyor

Unit/Bulk + On-Floor + Accumulate Inexpensive

Used to link two handling devices

Used to provide accumulation inshipping areas

Used to convey items between floors

Difficult to control position of theitems

1.2. Wheel conveyor

Unit + On-Floor + Accumulate

Uses a series of skate wheels mountedon a shaft (or axle), where spacing ofthe wheels is dependent on the loadbeing transported

Slope for gravity movement dependson load weight

More economical than the rollerconveyor

For light-duty applications

Flexible, expandable versions available

1.3. Roller conveyor

Unit + On-Floor + Accumulate

May be powered (or live) or nonpowered (or gravity)

Materials must have a rigid riding surface

Minimum of three rollers must support smallest loads at all times

Tapered rollers on curves used to maintain

load orientation conveyors

1.3. A. Gravity roller conveyor


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Alternative to wheel conveyor for heavy-duty applications

Slope for gravity movement depends on load weight

For accumulating loads

1.3. B. Live (powered) roller conveyor

Belt or chain driven Force-sensitive transmission can be used todisengage rollers for accumulation

For accumulating loads and merging/sorting operations Provideslimited incline movement capabilities

1.4. Chain conveyor

Unit + In-/On-Floor + No Accumulate Uses one or more endless chains on

which loads are carried directly

Parallel chain configuration used totransport pallets

Vertical chain conveyorused forcontinuous high-frequency verticaltransfers (cf. vertical conveyor used forlow-frequency intermittent transfers)

1.5. Slat conveyor

Unit + In-/On-Floor + No Accumulate

Uses discretely spaced slats connectedto a chain

Unit being transported retains its

position (like a belt conveyor) Orientation and placement of the load

is controlled

Used for heavy loads or loads thatmight damage a belt

Bottling and canning plants use flatchain or slat conveyors because of wetconditions, temperature, andcleanliness requirements

Tilt slat conveyor used for sortation


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1.6. Flat belt conveyor

Unit + On-Floor + No Accumulate

For transporting light- and medium-weightloads between operations, departments,

levels, and buildings

When an incline or decline is required, weProvides considerable control over theorientation and placement of the load.

No smooth accumulation, merging, andsorting on the belt

The belt is roller or slider bed supported; theslider bed is used for small and irregularly shaped items

In 1957, B.F. Goodrich, Co. patented the Mbius strip for conveying hot orabrasive substances in order to have "both" sides wear equally [14]

1.7. Magnetic belt conveyor

Bulk + On-Floor

A steel belt and either a magnetic slider bed or amagnetic pulley is used

To transport ferrous materials vertically, upsidedown, and around corners

1.8. Troughed belt conveyor

Bulk + On-Floor

Used to transport bulk materials

When loaded, the belt conforms to the shape ofthe troughed rollers and idlers

1.9. Bucket conveyor

Bulk + On-Floor Used to move bulk materials in a vertical or inclined

path Buckets are attached to a cable, chain, or belt Buckets

are automatically unloaded at the end of the conveyor

run


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1.10. Vibrating conveyor

Bulk + On-Floor

Consists of a trough, bed, or tube

Vibrates at a relatively high frequency andsmall amplitude in order to conveyindividual units of products or bulk material

Can be used to convey almost all granular,free-flowing materials

An Oscillating Conveyoris similar inconstruction, but vibrates at a lower frequency and larger amplitude (not asgentle) in order to convey larger objects such as hot castings

1.11. Screw conveyor

Bulk + On-Floor

Consists of a tube or U-shapedstationary trough through which ashaft-mounted helix revolves to pushloose material forward in a horizontal orinclined direction

One of the most widely used conveyorsin the processing industry

Many applications in agricultural and chemical processing

Water screw developed circa 250 BC by Archimedes

1.12. Pneumatic conveyor

Bulk/Unit + Overhead

Can be used for both bulk and unitmovement of materials

Air pressure is used to conveymaterials through a system of verticaland horizontal tubes

Major advantages are that material iscompletely enclosed and it is easy to

implement turns and vertical moves


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1.12. A. Dilute-phase pneumatic conveyor

Moves a mixture of air and solid

Push (positive pressure) systems push material from one entry point toseveral discharge points

Pull (negative pressure or vacuum) systems move material fromseveral entry points to one discharge point

Push-pull systems are combinations with multiple entry and dischargepoints

1.12. B. Carrier-system pneumaticconveyor

Carriers are used to transportitems or paperwork (e.g., moneyfrom drive-in stalls at banks)

1.13. Vertical conveyor

Unit + On-Floor + No Accumulate

Used for low-frequency intermittent vertical transfers (cf. vertical chainconveyorcan be used for continuous high-

frequency vertical transfers

1.13. A. Vertical lift conveyor

Carrier used to raise or lower a load todifferent levels of a facility (e.g.,different floors and/or mezzanines)

Differs from a freight elevator in that itis not designed or certified to carrypeople

Can be manually or automaticallyloaded and/or controlled and caninterface with horizontal conveyors

1.13. B. Reciprocating vertical conveyor

Utilizes gravity-actuated carrier tolowering loads, where the loadovercomes the magnitude of acounterweight


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Can only be used to lower a load

Alternative to a chute conveyor for vertical "drops" when load is fragileand/or space is limited

Can be manually or automatically loaded and/or controlled and can

interface with horizontal conveyors

1.14. Cart-on-track conveyor

Unit + In-Floor + Accumulate

Used to transport carts along a track

Carts are transported by a rotating

tube

Connected to each cart is a drivewheel that rests on the tube and that isused to vary the speed of the cart (byvarying the angle of contact betweenthe drive wheel and the tube)

Carts are independently controlled

Accumulation can be achieved by maintaining the drive wheel parallel to thetube

1.15. Tow conveyor

Unit + In-Floor + Accumulate

Uses towline to provide power towheeled carriers such as trucks,dollies, or carts that move along the

floor

Used for fixed-path travel of carriers(each of which has variable pathcapabilities when disengaged from thetowline)

Towline can be located either overhead, flush with the floor, or in the floor

Selector-pin or pusher-dog arrangements can be used to allow automaticswitching (power or spur lines)

Generally used when long distance and high frequency moves are required


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1.16. Trolley conveyor

Unit + Overhead + No Accumulate

Uses a series of trolleys supported from or within an overhead track

Trolleys are equally spaced in a closed loop path and are suspended from achain

Carriers are used to carry multiple units of product

Does not provide for accumulation

Commonly used in processing, assembly, packaging, and storage operations

1.17. Power-and-free conveyor

Unit + Overhead/On-Floor + Accumulate

Similar to trolley conveyor due to use ofdiscretely spaced carriers transported by anoverhead chain; however, the power-and-free conveyor uses two tracks: one poweredand the other nonpowered (or free)

Carriers can be disengaged from the powerchain and accumulated or switched ontospurs

Termed an Inverted Power-and-Free Conveyorwhen tracks are located on the floor

1.18. Monorail

Unit + Overhead + Accumulate


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Overhead single track (i.e., mono-rail) or track network on which one or morecarriers ride

Carriers: powered (electrically or pneumatically) or nonpowered

Carrier can range from a simple hook to a hoist to an intelligent-vehicle-like

device

Single-carrier, single-track monorail similar to bridge or gantry crane

Multi-carrier, track network monorail similar to both a trolley conveyor,except that the carriers operate independently and the track need not be in aclosed loop, and a fixed-path automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system, exceptthat it operates overhead

Termed anAutomated Electrified Monorail(AEM) system when it has similarcontrol characteristics as an AGV system

1.19. Sortation conveyor

Unit + On-Floor/Overhead

Sortation conveyors are used for merging, identifying, inducting, andseparating products to be conveyed to specific destinations

1.19. A. Diverter

Stationary or movable arms thatdeflect, push, or pull a product todesired destination

Since they do not come in contactwith the conveyor, they can be usedwith almost any flat surfaceconveyor

Usually hydraulically or pneumatically operated, but also can be motor

driven


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1.19. B. Pop-up device

One or more rows of poweredrollers or wheels or chains thatpop up above surface of

conveyor to lift product andguide it off conveyor at anangle; wheels are loweredwhen products not required tobe diverted

Only capable of sorting flat-bottomed items

Pop-up rollers are generallyfaster than pop-up wheels

1.19. C. Sliding shoe device Sliding shoe sorter (a.k.a.

moving slat sorter) uses seriesof diverter slats that slideacross the horizontal surface toengage product and guide it offconveyor

Slats move from side to side asproduct flows in order to divertthe product to either side

Gentle and gradual handling ofproducts

1.19. D. Tilting device

Trays or slats providecombined sorting mechanism

and product transporter Can accommodate elevation

changes

Tilt tray sorters usuallydesigned in continuous loopswith a compact layout and recirculation of products not sorted the firsttime

Tilt slat sorters carry products on flat-surface slat conveyor and canhandle wider variety of products compared to tilt tray


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1.19. E. Cross-belt transfer device

Either continuous loop, whereindividual carriages are linkedtogether to form an endless loop,

or train style (asynchronous),where a small number of carrierstied together with potential forseveral trains running tracksimultaneously

Each carriage equipped with smallbelt conveyor, called the cell, that ismounted perpendicular todirection of travel of loop and discharges product at appropriatedestination

Automatically separates single line of products into multiple in-linedischarge lines

1.20. Specifications for some conveyors


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SPLIT-TUBECONVEYORSSPLIT-TUBECONVEYORS

S. Howes, Inc.25 Howard St.Silver Creek, NY 14136www.showes.com

Phone: (716) 934-2611Toll Free: (888) 255-2611Fax: (716) [email protected]

Powdered MilkGround MeatGlass BeadChemicals

CosmeticsPigmentsRegrindPlasticsPelletsResinsBatterCerealSugarFoodGrain

FlourCornSeedClaySalt

Applications:

Mechanically convey dry, freeflowing and sluggish materialswith ease of cleaning without

tools

High Quality and Heavy-Duty Construction

... The bestbegins with S. Howes!

Parts & ServiceReadily Available

Free Testing!

Bulletin 1102

Rent a Conveyor

hopper with agitator

sanitary split-tubeconveyor

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Member PROCESS EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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TOTALLYPORTABLE:

The split-tube compact unit is readily moved

from job to job on 6 easy roll casters Each conveyor is counter-balanced to ensure

safe operations

EASILYADJUSTED:

Hydraulic height control requires little effortto move discharge head to desired level

The S. Howes engineering staff will design a

special hopper configuration to your specifi-cation

EASYTOCLEAN:

The conveyor tube is hinged to expose theauger for easy cleaning

STANDARDANDCUSTOMSIZES:

Standard auger diameters range from 4 to 12

Conveyor length depends on product - freetesting is available

Custom size auger lengths available

Stands can be portable, fixed or custom designed

Inlet hoppers are designed for specific materialsand come in various sizes and shapes

All hoppers are removable and/or replaceable

Motors can be mounted at the base or top of theauger

OPTIONSAVAILABLE:

Continuous and ground smooth welds availablefor sanitary applications. Conveyors have beenFDA approved

Special abrasion resistant seals

Packing gland seals Starter controls mounted on base

Heat transfer jacket

Self-contained dust collector

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CAPACITY GUIDE STANDARD CONVEYOR DIMENSIONS

Notes: (1) All dimensions are approximate(2) Center bearing may be required for conveyorswith augers 4 in diameter, greater than 10 oraugers 6 in diameter, greater than 16. Callfactory to confirm center bearing requirements

Notes: All dimensions andcapacities are approxi-

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Types: Straight running, curved, incline/decline spiral and special purpose

Belt Types: Closed or open top, straight running, side flexing, plain or flighted

STD Colours Blue, white, anthracite

Widths: From 100mm upwards in 50mm increments

Industries: Raw or cooked meats, seafood, caning, bottling, boxes, tote bins,corrugated cardboard, snack foods, ready meals and many more...

Modular Belt Conveyor

Types: Straight running, 90, incline/decline spreader/converger

Belt Types: Wire Belt Co. Flat Flex, cord weave, balance spiral,flexible rod

STD Material: 304 Stainless Steel

Widths: From 28mm to 4500mm

Wire : From 0.89 - 2.34mm

Industries: Food processing, Electronics, Baking Pharmaceutical, Confectionery,Automotive, Veneer, Textiles

Wire Belt Conveyor

Types: Straight running, incline/decline plain or flighted

Belt Types: Polyurethane or PVC

Widths: To suit application

Industries: Food processing, Electronics, Baking Pharmaceutical, Confectionery,Fruit & Vegetable, printing

PU/PVC Belt Conveyor

With our comprehensive r

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Types: Straight running, curved, incline/decline spiral and multi-lane

Chains: Straight running, side flexing, plain or fitted with attachments

Chain Materials: Plastic (POM) or stainless steel

Colours: Brown, Blue, Natural, Grey, Anthracite.

Widths: 57mm - 406mm

Industries: Beverage, Canning, Dairy, Food Processing, Confectionery,Seafood, Machined Components

Slat Top Chain Conveyor

Types: Straight running, curves, horizontal, vertical diagonal or spiral

Chain: Plastic safety link chain

Chain Material: Plastic (POM) White

Frame Material: Extruded Aluminium

Width: 85mm - 195mm

Industries: Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Confectionery,Beverage, Tobbacco, Packaging.

Easy-Link Modular

Conveyor System

Types: Straight running, 90 curve, gravity decline

Rollers: Plastic, stainless steel, mild steel Z/P

Widths: To suit application

Drive Options: Line-shaft, positive chain edge or Accumulation type

Applications: Suitable for any industry transporting Pallets, Boxes & Totes orflat bottomed items

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Roller Conveyor

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2. Cranes

General characteristics of cranes:

Used to move loads over variable (horizontal and vertical) paths within a restricted

area

Used when there is insufficient (or intermittent) flow volume such that the use of a

conveyor cannot be justified

Provide more flexibility in movement than conveyors

Provide less flexibility in movement than industrial trucks

Loads handled are more varied with respect to their shape and weight than those

handled by a conveyor

Most cranes utilize hoists for vertical movement, although manipulators can be used ifprecise positioning of the load is required


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2.1. Jib Crane

Operates like an arm in a work area, where

to the arm for lifting

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.2. Bridge Crane

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it can function as a manipulator for

positioning tasks

A hoist is attached

Arm mounted on the wall or attached to

floor mounted support

Arm can rotate 360

The hoist can move a

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Bridge mounted

on opposite walls of the facility

Enables three-dimensional handl

Top riding (heavier loads) or underhu

(more versatile) versions of the crane

Underhung crane can transfer loads aninterface with other MHS (e.g., monorail

systems)


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2.3. Gantry Crane

Single leg, double leg, and mobile types of gantry cranes

Similar to a bridge crane except that it is floor supported at one or both ends instead

of overhead (wall) supported

Used to span a smaller portion of the work area as compared to a bridge crane

The supports can be fixed in position or they can travel on runways

Can be used outdoors when "floor" supported at both ends


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2.4. Stacker Crane

Similar to a bridge crane except that, instead of a hoist, it uses a mast with forks or a

platform to handle unit loads

Considered "fork trucks on a rail"

Used for storing and retrieving unit loads in storage racks, especially in high-rise

applications in which the racks are more than 50 feet high

Can be controlled remotely or by an operator in a cab on the mast

Can be rack supported

2.5. Specifications for some Cranes


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WALL CANTILEVER JIB CRANES

FOR MAXIMUM LIFT:

The Wall Cantilever (WC200) provides hoist coverage and 200

rotation for individual use in bays, along walls or columns of

plants, or as a supplement to an overhead crane or monorail

system. This jib has the advantage of providing maximum lift for

the hoist, since it can be installed very close to the underside of

the lowest ceiling obstruction.

Two key requirements must be met before applying the Wall

Cantilever Series:

1) A structurally adequate wall or column to support the jib

must exist.

2) Sufficient clearance above the boom throughout its arc

must exist.

GORBEL'S ADVANTAGE

EASE OF MOVEMENT

The fittings containing bronze bushings and oil-impregnated

bronze thrust washers which provide for easy rotation and

superior load positioning.

SAFETY

Fabricated steel fittings provide excellent torsional rigidity.

Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15%

of the jib crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolleyweight with an additional 25% of the capacity allowed for

impact, thus giving maximum capacity use of the jib.

EASE OF INSTALLATION

When the bracket center dimension is 6'0" or less, the

mast/boom connection is welded. This provides the most

economical means of installation.

When the bracket center is greater than 6'0", a bolted

mast/boom connection is used, which enables the larger

cranes to be shipped disassembled for ease of handling during

shipping and installation.

Grease fitting are provided for easy field lubrication.

200 POWER ROTATION

Is optional (see page 4 & 5 details).

The diagram above details the thrust and pull forces that the jib crane applies to the supporting

structure when a load is lifted. It is essential that a structurally adequate wall or column exists tosupport the jib crane. Refer to the Thrust & Pull chart opposite this page for exact forces.

WC200WALL CANTILEVER

TOP AND BOTTOM BRACKET FITTINGS

Fitting kits are available for fabrication of cranes locally.


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Capacity A Span Model Number B E F G W Thrust and Pull

1/4 TON 8' WC200-B1-8-6 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 6" 1767#

10' WC200-B1-10-6 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 6" 2308#

12' WC200-B1-12-6 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 6" 2867#

14' WC200-B1-14-7 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 7" 3533#

16' WC200-B1-16-8 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 8" 4285#

18' WC200-B1-18-8 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 8" 3720#

20' WC200-B1-20-10 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 4595#

1/2 TON 8' WC200-B1-8-7 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 7" 3430#

10' WC200-B1-10-7 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 7" 4455#

12' WC200-B1-12-7 3' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 7" 5501#

14' WC200-B1-14-8 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 8" 5001#

16' WC200-B1-16-10 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 6063#

18' WC200-B1-18-10 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 6979#

20' WC200-B1-20-12 6' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 12" 5493#

1 Ton 8' WC200-B1-8-8 4' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 8" 5047#

10' WC200-B1-10-10 5' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 5294#

12' WC200-B1-12-10 5' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 6526#

14' WC200-B1-14-10 5' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 10" 7778#

16' WC200-B1-16-12 6' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 12" 7678#

18' WC200-B1-18-16 6' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 16" 9148#

20' WC200-B1-20-16 6' 0" 5" 3 1/2" 6" 16" 10367#

2 TON 8' WC200-B2-8-12 4' 0" 5" 4" 6" 12" 10054#

10' WC200-B2-10-12 4' 0" 5" 4" 6" 12" 12998#

12' WC200-B2-12-16 4' 6" 5" 4" 6" 16" 14409#

14' WC200-B2-14-16 5' 0" 5" 4" 6" 16" 15442#

16' WC200-B2-16-18 6' 0" 5" 4" 6" 18" 15067#

18' WC200-B2-18-18 6' 6" 5" 4" 6" 18" 15892#

20' WC200-B2-20-20 7' 6" 5" 4" 6" 21" 15840#

3 TON 8' WC200-B3-8-16 4' 0" 5" 4" 6" 16" 15060#

10' WC200-B3-10-16 4' 6" 5" 4" 6" 16" 17300#

12' WC200-B3-12-16 5' 6" 5" 4" 6" 16" 17389#

14' WC200-B3-14-18 6' 0" 5" 4" 6" 18" 19017#

16' WC200-B3-16-18 7' 6" 5" 4" 6" 18" 17653#

18' WC200-B3-18-20 8' 6" 5" 4" 6" 21" 17982#

20' WC200-B3-20-24 9' 6" 5" 4" 6" 21" 18105#

5 TON 8' WC200-B5-8-18 6' 6" 7" 6" 9" 18" 15323#

10' WC200-B5-10-18 6' 6" 7" 6" 9" 18" 19770#

12' WC200-B5-12-20 6' 6" 7" 6" 9" 21" 24379#14' WC200-B5-14-20 7' 6" 7" 6" 9" 21" 25077#

16' WC200-B5-16-24 9' 6" 7" 6" 9" 21" 22941#

18' WC200-B5-18-24 9' 6" 7" 6" 9" 24" 26485#

20' WC200-B5-20-24 9' 6" 7" 6" 9" 24" 29769#

WC200 WALL CANTILEVER

Model Number Explanation:Example : 1 Ton WC200-B1-12-10; 1 Ton = 2,000 pound capacity, WC200 = Wall Cantilever style, 12 = span A, 10 = boom depth in inches (W).

Other Sizes and CapacitiesOther spans and capacities are available by contacting your local Gorbel Dealer.

Dimensions are subject to change without notice.


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THE ECONOMICAL 360 SOLUTION

The MT Series Crane is floor supported, top stabilized, and is capable of

360 rotation via a top and bottom bearing assembly.

Three key requirements must be met before deciding on a Mast Type

Jib Crane:

1. An adequate structural support to stabilize the crane at the top of

the mast must exist. If the jib is installed underneath an overhead

crane runway or building truss, then the deflection of the supporting

member may not exceed 1/2 inch.

2. Clearance overhead for the pivot assembly must exist.

3. Clearance overhead for the boom to rotate must exist.

AVAILABLE IN TWO STYLES

1) MT400 FULL CANTILEVERprovides for maximum amount of lift

where full use of available headroom is desired.

2) MT450 DROP CANTILEVERjib boom can be placed at a

specific height to clear overhead obstructions.

GORBEL'S ADVANTAGE

ECONOMICAL

Simple, efficient design that usually requires no special foundation

makes the Mast Type Cranes the most cost effective of the 360

rotation jib styles.

EXERTS LESS FORCE ON BUILDING STRUCTURE

Exerts the least amount of force of any Gorbel jib on its supporting

structure.

SAFETY

Utilizes a self-aligning radial bushing at the top which cannot be

displaced, and an identical self-aligning radial bushing at the bottom

which, used in combination with an oil-impregnated bronze thrust

washer, provides ease of movement.

Pre-Engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of 15% of the

jib crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and trolley weight with an

additional 25% of the capacity allowed for impact, thus giving

maximum capacity use of the jib.

PRODUCTIVE

Allows full utilization of the working area with 360 rotation.

MAXIMUM TROLLEY TRAVEL

Mast/beam connections eliminate the need for tie rods or knee

braces found on competitive designs, thus permitting maximum

trolley travel.

POWER ROTATION

Is optional (see page 4 & 5 for details).The diagram above details the thrust and pull forces that the jib craneapplies to the supporting structure when a load is lifted. It is essential that astructurally adequate wall or column exists to support the jib crane. Contact

your local Gorbel Dealer for specific thrust and pull forces.

MT450DROP CANTILEVER

MT400FULL CANTILEVER

MAST TYPE JIB CRANES


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MT400 MAST TYPE CRANES

Model Number ExplanationExample: 1/2 Ton MT400-8-6-15; 1/2 Ton =1000 pound capacity, MT400 = full cantilever style, 8 = mast wide flange depth in inches (E), 6 = boom depth in inches (W), 15 = mast pivot pin diameter (1.5").

Other Models, Sizes and Capacities

MT450 (drop cantilever), and other spans, heights, and capacities are available by contacting your local Gorbel Dealer.

Dimensions are subject to change without notice.

SPAN A

Cap. Dim C 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'

1/4 TON 10' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-10-10-15

12' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-10-10-15

14' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-10-10-15

16' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-10-10-15

18' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-8-8-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-10-10-15

20' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-6-15 MT400-8-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-10-10-15 MT400-14-10-15

1/2 TON 10' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15

12' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15

14' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15

16' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15

18' MT400-8-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15

20' MT400-10-6-15 MT400-10-7-15 MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-16-12-15

1 TON 10' MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-16-16-20 MT400-16-16-20

12' MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-16-16-15 MT400-16-16-20

14' MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-16-16-15 MT400-16-16-15

16' MT400-10-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-16-16-15 MT400-18-16-15

18' MT400-14-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-15

20' MT400-14-8-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-10-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-15


12' MT400-14-10-15 MT400-14-12-20 MT400-16-16-20 MT400-16-16-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-21-20

14' MT400-14-10-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-16-16-20 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-21-20

16' MT400-14-10-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-21-20

18' MT400-16-10-15 MT400-16-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-21-20

20' MT400-16-10-15 MT400-18-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-18-15 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-21-20


12' MT400-16-12-20 MT400-16-16-20 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-18-25 MT400-21-20-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-21-24-2514' MT400-16-12-20 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-20-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-21-24-25

16' MT400-18-12-15 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-20-20 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-24-24-25

18' MT400-18-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-20-20 MT400-24-21-20 MT400-24-24-25

20' MT400-18-12-15 MT400-18-16-15 MT400-18-16-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-20-20 MT400-24-21-20 MT400-24-24-25


12' MT400-18-18-25 MT400-18-18-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-24-24-25 MT400-24-24-25 MT400-24-24-25

14' MT400-18-18-20 MT400-18-18-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-24-24-25 MT400-24-24-25 MT400-27-24-25

16' MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-21-25 MT400-24-21-25 MT400-24-24-25 MT400-27-24-25 MT400-27-24-25

18' MT400-18-18-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-24-21-20 MT400-24-21-25 MT400-27-24-25 MT400-27-24-25 MT400-27-24-25

20' MT400-21-18-20 MT400-21-18-20 MT400-24-21-20 MT400-24-21-25 MT400-27-24-25 MT400-27-24-25 MT400-27-24-25


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C

FIXED HEIGHT STEEL GANTRY CRANES

THE MOBILE SOLUTION

Gorbels Fixed Height Steel Gantry Cranes provide an

economical way to lift materials anywhere in a facility.

Gorbels heavy duty end frame design with square tubing

uprights, knee braces and channel base provides stable

lifting and movement.

GORBELS ADVANTAGE

EASE OF MOVEMENT

The non-marking, durable polyurethane casters provide low

rolling resistance for easy movement. The polyurethane

wheel rolls smoothly, even over rough floor surfaces, and

can withstand water, oil and most other chemicals.

SAFETY

Bolted beam to upright connection to ensure that beam

does not dislodge.

Pre-engineered for use with powered hoists. A factor of

15% of the crane capacity is allowed for the hoist and

trolley weight with an additional 25% of the capacity

allowed for impact, thus giving maximum capacity use of

the crane.

CAPACITY A MODEL B HEIGHT C D W

SPAN NUMBER UNDER OAH CLEAR I-BEAM

BEAM SPAN DEPTH

FG-1-10-8 10' 10' 6" 6' 11-1/4" 6"

8' FG-1-12-8 12' 12' 6" 6' 11-1/4" 6"

FG-1-15-8 15' 15' 6" 6' 10-1/4" 6"

FG-1-10-10 10' 10' 6" 8' 11-1/4" 6"

10' FG-1-12-10 12' 12' 6" 8' 11-1/4" 6"FG-1-15-10 15' 15' 6" 8' 10-1/4" 6"

FG-1-10-12 10' 10' 6" 10' 11-1/4" 6"

12' FG-1-12-12 12' 12' 6" 10' 11-1/4" 6"

1 TON FG-1-15-12 15' 15' 6" 10' 10-1/4" 6"

FG-1-10-15 10' 10' 7" 13' 11-1/4" 7"

15' FG-1-12-15 12' 12' 7" 13' 11-1/4" 7"

FG-1-15-15 15' 15' 7" 13' 10-1/4" 7"

FG-1-10-20 10' 10' 10" 18' 11-1/4" 10"

20' FG-1-12-20 12' 12' 10" 18' 11-1/4" 10"

FG-1-15-20 15' 15' 10" 18' 10-1/4" 10"

FG-1-10-25 10' 11' 0" 23' 9-1/4" 12"

25' FG-1-12-25 12' 13' 0" 23' 9-1/4" 12"

FG-1-15-25 15' 16' 0" 23' 8-1/4" 12"

FG-2-10-8 10' 10' 8" 6' 10-1/4" 8"

8' FG-2-12-8 12' 12' 8" 6' 10-1/4" 8"FG-2-15-8 15' 15' 8" 6' 9-1/4" 8"

FG-2-10-10 10' 10' 8" 8' 10-1/4" 8"

10' FG-2-12-10 12' 12' 8" 8' 10-1/4" 8"

FG-2-15-10 15' 15' 8" 8' 9-1/4" 8"

FG-2-10-12 10' 10' 8" 10' 10-1/4" 8"

12' FG-2-12-12 12' 12' 8" 10' 10-1/4" 8"

2 TON FG-2-15-12 15' 15' 8" 10' 9-1/4" 8"

FG-2-10-15 10' 10' 10" 13' 10-1/4" 10"

15' FG-2-12-15 12' 12' 10" 13' 10-1/4" 10"

FG-2-15-15 15' 15' 10" 13' 9-1/4" 10"

FG-2-10-20 10' 11' 0" 18' 8-1/4" 12"

20' FG-2-12-20 12' 13' 0" 18' 8-1/4" 12"

FG-2-15-20 15' 16' 0" 18' 7-1/4" 12"

FG-2-10-25 10' 11' 3" 13' 8-1/4" 16"

25' FG-2-12-25 12' 13' 3" 13' 8-1/4" 16"FG-2-15-25 15' 16' 3" 13' 7-1/4" 16"

FG-3-10-8 10' 10' 10" 6' 7-1/4" 10"

8' FG-3-12-8 12' 12' 10" 6' 7-1/4" 10"

FG-3-15-8 15' 15' 10" 6' 7-1/4" 10"

FG-3-10-10 10' 10' 10" 8' 7-1/4" 10"

10' FG-3-12-10 12' 12' 10" 8' 7-1/4" 10"

FG-3-15-10 15' 15' 10" 8' 7-1/4" 10"

FG-3-10-12 10' 10' 10" 10' 7-1/4" 10"

12' FG-3-12-12 12' 12' 10" 10' 7-1/4" 10"

3 TON FG-3-15-12 15' 15' 10" 10' 7-1/4" 10"

FG-3-10-15 10' 11' 0" 13' 7-1/4" 12"

15' FG-3-12-15 12' 13' 0" 13' 7-1/4" 12"

FG-3-15-15 15' 16' 0" 13' 7-1/4" 12"

FG-3-10-20 10' 11' 3" 18' 7-1/4" 16"

20' FG-3-12-20 12' 13' 3" 18' 7-1/4" 16"

FG-3-15-20 15' 16' 3" 18' 7-1/4" 16"

FG-3-10-25 10' 11' 6" 23' 6" 18"

25' FG-3-12-25 12' 13' 6" 23' 6" 18"

FG-3-15-25 15' 16' 6" 23' 6" 18"

All Gantry Cranes shown above, the Tread (E) dimension is 78" between caster pivot centers.Polyurethane 6"diameter steel casters are standard.

Model Number Explanation:

Example: FG-1-12-8; FG = Fixed Gantry Crane, 1 = 1 Ton (2,000 pound) capacity, 12 = Height Under Beam (B) in feet, 8= Overall Span (A) in feet. Specifications subject to change without notice. Special capacities, heights, casters and spansare available. Price on request.

B

HUBCAPACITY


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3. INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

Used to move materials over variable (horizontal) paths with no restrictions

on the area covered (i.e., unrestricted area)

Provide vertical movement if the truck has lifting capabilities

Used when there is insufficient (or intermittent) flow volume such that theuse of a conveyor cannot be justified

Provide more flexibility in movement than conveyors and cranes

Not licensed to travel on public roads"commercial trucks" are licensed totravel on public roads

Characteristics:

Pallet/Non-Pallet: Does the truck have forks for handling pallets, or does thetruck have a flat surface on which to place loads. Non-Pallet => (usually)other means required to load truck.

Manual/Powered: Does the truck have manual or powered vertical (lifting)and/or horizontal (travel) movement capabilities. Manual => walk =>operator provides the force needed for lifting loads and/or pushing the

vehicle. Powered => on-board power source (e.g., batteries) used for liftingand/or travel.

Walk/Ride: For non-automated trucks, can the operator ride on the truck (ineither a standing or sitting position) or is the operator required to walk withthe truck during travel. Walk => manual or powered travel possible =>powered travel speed limited to a normal walking pace. Ride => powered =>traveling speed can be faster than a walking pace.

Stack/No Stack: Can the truck be used to lift loads for stacking purposes.

Stack => can also be used as no stack => more expensive to add stackingcapability. No Stack may lift a load a few inches to clear the floor forsubsequent travel (e.g., pallet jack), but the loads cannot be stacked on top ofeach other or on shelves.

Narrow Aisle: Is the lift truck designed to have a small turning radius or doesit not have to turn at all in an aisle when loading/unloading. Narrow Aisle =>greater cost and (usually) standing operator => less aisle space required.Counterbalance and/or straddle used for load support. Small turning radius=> load support via straddle or reaching capabilities. No turning required =>


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even narrower aisle => only one-side loading (side loaders) or the capabilityto rotate the load (turret truck).

Automated: Is the truck automated so that it can transport loads withoutrequiring an operator. Non-Automated => direct labor cost of operator is byfar the largest cost to operate a non-automated truck. Semi-Automated =>operator used to control loading/unloading, but automated transport control(e.g., the S/R machine of a Man-on-board AS/RS). Automated => AutomatedGuided Vehicle (AGV) => no direct labor cost, but higher equipment costs.

3.1. Hand Truck

Non-pallet + manual + no stack

3.1. A. Two-Wheeled Hand Truck

Load tilted during travel

3.1.B.Dolly

Three or more wheeled handtruck with a flat platform inwhich, since it has no handles,the load is used for pushing

3.1. C. Floor Hand Truck

Four or more wheeled hand truck with handles for pushing or hitchesfor pulling

Sometimes referred to as a "cart" or "(manual) platform truck"


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3.2. Pallet Jack

Pallet + walk + no stack

Front wheels are mounted inside the end of the forks and extend to the floor

as the pallet is only lifted enough to clear the floor for subsequent travel Pallet restrictions: reversible pallets cannot be used, double-faced

nonreversible pallets cannot have deck boards where the front wheels extendto the floor, and enables only two-way entry into a four-way notched-stringerpallet because the forks cannot be inserted into the notches

3.2. A Manual Pallet Jack

Pallet + walk + no stack +manual

Manual lifting and/or travel

3.2. B. Powered Pallet Jack

Pallet + walk + no stack +powered

Powered lifting and/or travel

3.3. Walkie Stacker

Pallet + walk + stack

3.3. A. Manual Walkie Stacker

Pallet + walk + stack + manual

Manual lifting and/or travel(and straddle load support)


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3.3. B. Powered Walkie Stacker

Pallet + walk + stack + powered

Powered lifting and/or travel(and either counterbalance orstraddle load support)

3.4. Pallet Truck

Pallet + ride + no stack

Same pallet restrictions as a pallet jack

Control handle typically tilts to allowoperator to walk duringloading/unloading

Powered pallet jack is sometimesreferred to as a "(walkie) pallet truck"

3.5. Platform Truck

Non-pallet + powered + no stack

Platform used to provide support for nonpalletized loads

Used for skid handling; platform can lift skid several inches to allow it to clearthe floor

Greater lifting capacity compared to fork trucks because the platformprovides a greater lifting surface to support a load

3.5. A Walkie Platform Truck

Non-pallet + powered + nostack + walk

Operator walks next to truck

Floor hand truck is sometimesreferred to as a "(manual)platform truck"


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3.5. B. Rider Platform Truck

Non-pallet + powered + nostack + ride

Operator can ride on truck

3.6. Counterbalanced (CB) Lift Truck

Pallet + ride + stack

Weight of vehicle (and operator) behind the front wheels of truck

counterbalances weight of the load (and weight of vehicle beyond frontwheels); front wheels act as fulcrum or pivot point.

Rated capacity reduced for load centers greater than 24 in. and lift heightsgreater than 13 ft.

Workhorses of material handling because of their flexibility: indoor/outdooroperation over a variety of different surfaces; variety of load capacitiesavailable; and variety of attachments availablefork attachments can replacethe forks (e.g., carton clamps) or enhance the capabilities of the forks (e.g.,blades for slip sheets).

3.6. A Sit-DownCounterbalanced Lift Truck

Operator sits down

Minimum aisle

width requirement 12-13 ft.


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3.6. B. Stand-Up CounterbalancedLift Truck

Operator stands up, givingvehicle narrow-aisle capabilityminimum aisle widthrequirement 9-11 ft.

Faster loading/unloading timecompared to NA straddle andreach trucks

3.7. Narrow-Aisle (NA) Straddle Truck

Similar to stand-up CB lift truck,except outrigger arms straddle a loadand are used to support the loadinstead of the counterbalance of thetruck

Minimum aisle width requirement 7-8ft

Less expensive than stand-up CB lift

truck and NA reach truck Since the load is straddled during

stacking, clearance between loadsmust be provided for the outriggerarms

Arm clearance typically providedthrough the use of load-on-beam rackstorage or single-wing pallets for load-on-floor storage

3.8. Narrow-Aisle (NA) Reach Truck

Similar to both stand-up CB lift truck andNA straddle truck

Minimum aisle width requirement 8-10 ft.

Load rests on the outrigger arms duringtransport, but a pantograph (scissors)mechanism is used for reaching, thereby


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eliminating the need to straddle the load during stacking

Reaching capability enables the use of shorter outrigger arms (arms > 1/2load depth) as compared to NA straddle truck (arms = load depth)

Counterbalance of the truck used to support the load when it extends beyond

the outrigger arms

Although the NA reach truck requires slightly wider aisles than a NAstraddle truck since its outrigger arms do not enter a rack during storage, itdoes not require arm clearance between loads (arm clearance is still requiredwhen the truck must enter a storage lane when block stacking or drive-in or -through racks are used)

Extended reaching mechanisms are available to enable double-deep storage

3.9. Turret Truck

Greater stacking height compared to other narrow-aisle trucks (40 ft. vs. 25ft.), but greater investment cost

Forks rotate to allow for side loading and, since truck itself does not rotateduring stacking, the body of the truck can be longer to increase itscounterbalance capability and to allow the operator to sit

Can function like a side loader for transporting greater-than-pallet-size load

3.9. A. Operator-Down TurretTruck

Operator not lifted with theload

Minimum aisle widthRequirement 5-6 ft.

Termed a swing mast truck(picture shown) when, instead

of just the forks, the entire mastrotates (thus can store on onlyone side of a aisle while in aisle)

3.9. B. Operator-Up Turret Truck

Operator lifted with the load toallow precise stacking and picking


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Minimum aisle widthrequirement 5-7 ft.

3.10. Order Picker

Similar to NA straddle truck, except

operator lifted with the load to allow forless-than-unit-load picking

Typically has a fork to allow the truck tobe used for pallet stacking and to supporta pallet during less-than-pallet-loadpicking

"Belly switch" used for operator safetyduring picking

3.11. Side loader

Forks mounted perpendicular todirection of travel to allow for sideloading and straddle load support

Minimum aisle width requirement 5-6ft.

Can be used to handle greater-than-pallet-size loads (e.g., bar stock)

3.12. Tractor-Trailer

Non-load-carrying tractor used to pulla train of trailers (i.e., dollies or floorhand trucks)

Extends the transporting capacity offloor hand trucks

Typically used at airports for baggagehandling


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3.13. Personnel and Burden Carrier

Non-load-carrying vehicle used totransport personnel within a facility(e.g., golf cart, bicycle, etc.)

3.14. Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV)

AGVs do not require an operator

Good for high labor cost, hazardous, or environmentally sensitive conditions(e.g., clean-room)

Also termed "automated" guided vehicle

AGVs good for low-to-medium volume medium-to-long distance random

material flow operations (e.g., transport between work cells in a flexiblemanufacturing system (FMS) environment)

Two means of guidance can be used for AGV systems:

Fixed path: Physical guide path (e.g., wire, tape, paint) on the floor used forguidance

Free-ranging: No physical guide path, thus easier to change vehicle path (insoftware), but absolute position estimates (from, e.g., lasers) are needed tocorrect dead-reckoning error

3.14. A. Tow AGV

Used to pull a train of trailers

Automated version of a tractortrailer

Trailers usually loadedmanually (early type of AGV,

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3.14.B. Unit Load AGV

Have decks that can be loaded

manually or automatically

Deck can include conveyor orlift/lower mechanism forautomatic loading

Typically 4 by 4 feet and cancarry 12,000 lb. loads

Typically less than 10 vehiclesin AGV system

3.14.C. Assembly AGV

Used as assembly platforms(e.g., car chassis, engines,appliances)

Greatest development activity

during the 1980s (alternative toAEMs)

Typically 50100 vehicles inAGV system

3.14.D. Light Load AGV

Used for small loads (< 500 lbs),e.g., components, tools

Typically used in electronicsassembly and officeenvironments (as mail andsnack carriers)


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3.14.E. Fork AGV

Counterbalanced, narrow-aislestraddle, and side loadingversions available

Typically have sensors on forks(e.g., infrared sensors) for palletinterfacing

3.15. Specifications for some Trucks


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Raymond A d j u s t a b l e B a s e l e gW a l k i e S t r a d d l e M o d e l s R A S 2 0 / 2 5

Raymond Adjustable Walkie Straddle Models RAS20/25.

Versatility, affordability, and convenience wrapped into one.When you need to maneuver multiple-sized pallets quicklyand easily in tight quarters, turn to the Raymond RASStackers.

These maneuverable staging and dock-to-stock trucks withadjustable baselegs are a versatile, cost-effective solution topallet handling. Intuitive designs make operator training a

breeze. Easy-to-operate ergonomic controls and a transistor-ized control system provide smooth and precise load han-dling. Programmable acceleration rates further enhance con-trol of loads in tight, congested work areashelping toensure efficient operation.

RAS20/25 Standard Equipment

2000 and 2500 pound maximum capacity

Full free lift or limited free lift two-stage mast with fork

heights up to 143

Adjustable straddle baselegs with openings from 35 to 51

Reversing switch in handle

Transistor travel control

Horn

Electronic key with password protection

Hour meter and battery discharge indicator

40 high load backrest

T h e S S e r i e s W a l k i e S t a c k e r s


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The Raymond CorporationP.O. Box 130Greene, New York 13778-0130Toll free 1 (800) 235-7200Fax 1 (607) 656-9005

www.raymondcorp.com

Due to continuous product improvements, all terms, conditions and specifications are sub-

ject to change without notice. Raymond and Above. And beyond. are registered trademarks

of The Raymond Corporation. 2002 The Raymond Corporation, Greene, NY. Pri nted in USA.

SIFB-0090 802CG-15

DIMENSION CHART

RAS20/25

Capacity lbs. 2000/2500

A Tractor Width in. 31.5

B Tractor Head Length in. 31.7

C Wheelbase in. 52.4

D Grade Clearance n/a n/a

E Underclearance: Tractor in. 1.6

F Underclearance: Baselegs in. 1.6

G Turning Radius in. 59.8

H Battery Floor Height* in. 6.5

I Battery Compartment Width in. 8.75

J Battery Compartment Length in. 27.375

K Overall Length (w/o forks) in. 63.75

L Baseleg Opening (inside)** in. 35-51M Baseleg (outside) in. 43-59

N Tractor Height at Handle in. 28.4

O Tractor Height at Battery in. 31

P Handle Height Retracted in. 53.7

Q Top Vertical Braking Arc deg. 20

R Bottom Braking Arc deg. 5

S Handle Operating Arc deg. 60

T Forks in. 1.75 x 4

U Load Backrest (height) in. 40

V Fork Adjustment in. 10 - 31.5

Drive Tire in. 8.5 x 2.75polyurethane

Load Wheels in. 4 x 3

polyurethane

MASTSPECIFICATIONS

OverallLift Height Lift Height CollapsedLFL (in.) FFL (in.) Height (in.) Free Lift (in.) Capacity (lbs.)

2-stage 2-stage

104 72 4.75 2000/2500

128 84 4.75 2000/2000

143 91 4.75 1600/1600

104 72 53 2000/2500

128 84 65 2000/2000

143 91 72.5 1600/1600

Aisle width requirements based on 4 clearance between pallets.

Add 6-12 for ease of operation.

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* Battery compartment is not available with rollers; battery must be placed in or removed from

compartment using an overhead lift or crane.

** Adjustable.

AISLE WIDTH REQUIRED FOR RIGHT ANGLE STACKING

LoadWidth (in.)

30 36 40 42 44 4830 63 63 63 63 63 63

36 63 63 63 63 63 63

40 63 63 63 63 63 63

42 68 66 64 63 63 63

44 71 70 69 68 68 67

48 76 76 75 75 75 74

RAS20/25

Load Length (in.)

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

RAS20/25

Truck Weight,less battery with 130" mast lbs. 1560

Battery Connector SB-175 red

Battery Lead Position/Length in. B/15

Battery Voltage V 24

Minimum Battery Weight lbs. 290

Travel Speed empty/loaded mph 3.2/3.3

Lift Speed empty/loaded fpm 25/19

Lowering Speed empty/loaded fpm 30/37

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s R A S 2 0 / 2 5


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Raymond W a l k i e C o u n t e r b a l a n c e dM o d e l s R C S 2 0 / 3 0 / 4 0

Raymond Walkie Counterbalanced Models RCS20/30/40.

Versatile, efficient, reliable. Whether you are working in

trailers, boxcars or racks, you can count on the Raymond

RCS for all of your dock-to-stock needs.

Easy-to-operate ergonomic controls and programmable

speeds allow your operators to move more pallets per hour.

Transistorized controls and large load wheels help you nav-

igate dock plates with ease, providing a smoother ride with

more efficient operation.

Heavy duty construction and on-board diagnostics make

the RaymondRCS easy to maintain and economical to own.

RCS20/30/40 Standard Equipment

2000, 3000 and 4000 pound maximum capacity

Two and three stage masts with fork heights up to 189

Load sensing torsion bar suspension for easier steering

Separately excited traction system for smooth acceleration

Thumb wheel control Key switch

Horn

Handle mounted electronic lift/lower for easy access

Chassis mounted manual lift/lower for precise control

Tilt mast

48 high load backrest

Hour meter

T h e S S e r i e s W a l k i e S t a c k e r s


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Due to continuous product improvements, all terms, conditions and specifications are sub-

ject to change without notice. Raymond and Above. And beyond. are registered trademarks

of The Raymond Corporation. 2002 The Raymond Corporation, Greene, NY. Pri nted in USA.

SIFB-0088 802CG-15

The Raymond CorporationP.O. Box 130Greene, New York 13778-0130Toll free 1 (800) 235-7200Fax 1 (607) 656-9005

www.raymondcorp.com

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s R C S 2 0 / 3 0 / 4 0S T A C K E R

S E R I E S

Aisle width requirements based on 6 clearance between pallets.

Add 6-12 for ease of operation. Add 2.5 when equipped with sideshift.

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RCS20 RCS30 RCS40

Truck Weight,less battery lbs. 3600 4600 5800

Battery Connector SB-175 redBattery LeadPosition/Length in. B/20

Battery Voltage V 24

MinimumBattery Weight lbs. 950

Travel Speedempty/loaded mph 3.2/2.9 3.4/3.0 3.3/2.8

Lift Speedempty/loaded fpm 49/37 49/32 49/27

Lowering Speedempty/loaded fpm 44/60 42/60 42/60

MAST SPECIFICATIONS

OverallLift Height Collapsed Free Lift Capacity

Model (in.) Height (in.) (in.) (lbs.)

RCS20 104 71 12 2000

2-stage 128 83 12 2000

Limited Free Lift 152 95 12 2000

RCS20 104 71 52 20002-stage 128 83 64 2000

Full Free Lift 152 95 76 2000

RCS20 150 71 53 2000

3-stage 180 83 65 1500


RCS30 104 71 12 3000

2-stage 128 83 12 3000


RCS30 104 71 52 3000

2-stage 128 83 64 3000


RCS30 150 71 53 3000

3-stage 180 83 65 2100

Full Free Lift 189 87 69 1900RCS40 100 71 6 4000

2-stage 124 83 6 4000


RCS40 150 71 53 4000

3-stage 180 83 65 3200


*RCS 10 battery compartment is not available with rollers; battery must be placed in or removed from

compartment using an overhead lift or crane.++ With 42 forks.

AISLE WIDTH REQUIRED FOR RIGHT ANGLE STACKING

RCS20 RCS20 RCS30 RCS30 RCS40 RCS40Load Length (in.)

Load Width (in.) 42 48 42 48 42 48

30 105 111 110 116 117 123

36 105 111 110 116 116 123

40 104 111 110 116 116 122

42 104 110 109 116 116 122

48 104 110 109 115 116 122

DIMENSIONCHART

RCS20 RCS30 RCS40

Capacity lbs. 2000 3000 4000

Tilt (Backward/Forward) deg. 8/3

A Tractor Width in. 34.1

B Tractor Head Length in. 64.8 70.1 76.6

C Wheelbase in. 47 52.3 58.6

D Grade Clearance % 10

E Underclearance: Tractor in. 2.1

F Turning Radius in. 56.7 62.0 68.3

G Battery Floor Heightwith Optional Rollers* in. 9.5

H Battery Compartment Width in. 13.3

I Battery Compartment Length in. 32.3

J Overall Length ++ in. 106.8 112.1 118.6

K Tractor Height at Handle in. 25.25

L Tractor Height at Battery in. 32.25

M Handle Height Retracted in. 55.6

N Top Vertical Braking Arc deg. 12.5

O Bottom Braking Arc deg. 10.5

P Handle Operating Arc deg. 67

Q Forks in. 1.5 x 4 1.5 x 4 1.75 x 4

R Load Backrest (height) in. 48

S Fork Adjustment in. 8.5-30

Drive Tire in. 10.5 x 5rubber

Load Wheels in. 10 x 4polyurethane

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Product Information VEFLEX VR

Very Narrow Aisle Truck withTurret HeadThe BT VEFLEX is a very narrow aisle truck, based on the successfultechnology of the BT AC-Reach Truck REFLEX. It is equipped with every-thing needed for heavy duty and high performance very narrow aisle han-dling.

The turret head trucks are able to pick up the load from the floor andcan handle the pallets from the short or the long side.

The VR has a lifting capacity of 1500kg and a maximum standard lift

height of 11 metres. The aisle width varies from a narrow 1420 mm tomore than 2m depending on the load length. Each truck is configuredto provide the optimum power-to-weight ratio by using different chassislength/width and counter weight.

Excellent driver ergonomics, with fully adjustable seat, BT Control con-sole and electronic controls for all hydraulic functions.

Very fast acceleration rate and a travel speed of max. 12 km/h (railguided truck) combined with the unique BT OPTIPACE system (adapt-ed speed, acceleration and braking to fork height) allowing outstandingand at the same time also safe performance.

The standard electronic height indicator shows the fork height above

ground and is helping the operator with positioning. Electronic regenerative braking (motor braking, pedal braking or

change of drive direction and end-of-aisle brake) are programmable tosuite the driver and the installation.

Regenerative lowering in combination with the fully electronic control-led fork functions and a large battery compartment allowing longershifts or due to the very fast cycle time more pallets in the sameshift.

Available with rail or wire guidance. The smart wire guidance systemlearns different frequencies by driving the truck on the wire.

Options Automatic rotate/traverse of load. Fork spreader, fork tilt or extension forks.

Electronic height pre-selection system.

Camera mounted on fork with monitor systems.

Battery change station.(DIN size battery compartment with roller bed isstandard in the truck).

Cold store version with heated cab.

Prepared for Personal Protection Systems. BT TruckLOG Easyview. For user ID. Instead of key and registration of op-

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1) h23= 6100mm, b1= 1420mm, l1= 3335mm2) 12/12 km/h for chassis width 1420mm and 1520mm when rail guided. 9/9 km/h for chassis wdth 1270mm, or chassis width 1420mm and

1520mm when wire guided.3) With boom length 650mm4) Depending on boom length

Technical Details VR

Power unit electrical, batteryOperating type ride onRated capacity kg 1500Load centre mm 600Weight without battery kg 4050 1)

Wheel type polyurethane

Wheel dimension, fork side mm 230x110; 230x85Wheel dimension, drive wheel side mm 350x130Number of wheels, fork side 4Number of wheels, drive wheel side 1Travel speed. without/with rated load km/h 12/12 9/92)

Lift speed, without/with rated load m/s 0.37/0.29Lowering speed, without/with rated load m/s 0.48/0.50Service brake electro-regenerativeParking brake electro-mechanicalDrive motor/Intermittent rating kW/% 7.5/60Lift motor/Intermittent rating kW/% 14/15

Battery weight kg 9401400Battery (5h discharge) V/Ah 48/480900Battery (5h discharge) kWh 25.9; 32.4; 38.9Steering system electronic power steeringSpeed control, number of steps electronical, stepless

Dimensions, mm VR

y Wheel base 1750/1900/2050b10 Track width front c/c 1097/1148/1248h6 Height of cab 2266

h7 Height of drivers seat 1100h13 Height of lowered fork 80l1 Total truck length 3185/3335/3485

3)

b1 Chassis, width 1270/1420/1520s Fork thickness 40e Fork width 120l Fork length 6001600b5 Width across fork 5251160 4)

m2 Floor clearance mid wheelbase 60Wa Turning radius 1960/2110/2260l8

Front axle to boom pivot 820


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Performance may vary due to motor and system efficiency tolerance and represents nominal values obtained under typical operating conditions.BT Products AB products and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mast, mm VR

h23 Total lift height 4300 4900 5500 6100 7000 7600 8200 8800 9400 10000 11000h1 Height of mast, min. 2535 2735 2935 3135 3570 3770 3970 4170 4505 4705 5035h2 Free lift 1490 1690 1890 2090 2524 2724 2924 3124 3458 3658 3990h4 Height of mast, max. 5295 5895 6495 7095 7995 8595 9195 9795 10395 10995 11995

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BT Industries ABSE-595 81 MJLBYTel: +46 - (0)142/860 00Fax: +46 - (0)142/860 80

The product complies withthe EC-directives

eve ope an pro uce y

BT Products AB

SS-EN ISO 9001, No. 003ISO 14001, No. M005

BT

EuropeAB,

ITS,

Sweden

748350-040,

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4. CONCLUSION


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5. REFERENCES

REFERENCES

"MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT"M.P.Alexandrov MIR PUBLISHERS MOSCOW 1978

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