TPT January 2007

A utomated S ystems for H andling, B undling & P ackaging

A versatile handling solution in all conditions

The raw and finished materials typically handled in the tube and pipe sector vary greatly in size and weight, but when it

comes to finding the best type of handling equipment, there is a common thread to handling requirements: versatility and safety. Before the advent of 4-way forklift technology, users needed a variety of forklifts in their fleet. Due to the lack of mainstream investment in forklift innovation, the limitations of the trucks on the market dictated their use. Each forklift could only be used for a specific task such as offloading, manoeuvering loads and handling long lengths of finished product. Multiple forklifts mean time consuming double or even triple handling of the same load, in addition to driver hazards caused by switching from one type of truck to another. Available in 12 different models with load capacities from 2.5-12t, the Combilift 4-way forklift is specifically designed to solve the problems associated with handling long and bulky loads in confined spaces.

fi Combilift’s GT stand-on forklift for tube handling in even narrower aisles

The versatility of this range has enabled users to abandon the multiple truck approach and streamline handling operations throughout. › The LP gas powered 4t capacity forklift in operation at GH Cook

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