Kalmar has been designing machine that is particularly used in the handling of empty containers for numerous years. Their empty container handlers are nowadays operating and functioning all around the world. Kalmar offers various empty container handling machines. There are different units to be able to meet lifting height requirements and, customer's performance. Their range stretches from a capacity of 3 high up to 8+1 high, providing optimum balance of economy.
In order for money to be earned and a job to be done successfully, the containers has to be moved and stacked fast, efficiently and safely. Other than driving safe and fast, the stacking needs to be done independent of lifting height. In general, it is a time-consuming task that requires accurate positioning.
The machinery are under such a rigorous working atmosphere that this places heavy demands on the stability of the equipment, mast and spreader, along with extreme user friendly abilities throughout the handling process. Having an unobstructed field of vision also helps to guarantee extra safety for the operator and people working nearby.
Single Stacking
For single stacking machines, the main characteristics consist of their high lifting speeds, overall stability and extreme flexibility. The single handling concept begins at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These equipment feature twistlock attachments which are a common item on numerous Kalmar machinery all over the globe. Several of the important factors to take into account when thinking about single stacking machinery are the high demands on selectivity and the limitations in ground space.
Double Stacking
An essential step in increasing the productivity in the empty container handling business comes from double stacking of containers. The double stacking situation could be a very demanding application for the Empty Container Handler. Kalmar offers the new DCE100 model that was particularly made to fulfill the high stability requirements of stability and strength with margin. Stacking 2 containers at the same time is the optimum operational efficiency that tops selectivity demands.
Kalmar has researched, engineered and designed numerous units of forklift trucks in order to meet a huge variety of applications.