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Don't drive faster, drive smarter
05 August 2016
According to AEC Designs, a major issue for counterbalance operators is that they have insufficient view of the forks/attachment to get the mast-tilt accurately aligned with the load, which can lead to wasted time and the risk of damage whenever a load is picked or placed.
Typically, trainees are taught to bring the forks to eye-level to adjust the mast-tilt. AEC Designs says not only is this inaccurate, it is very time consuming and, with the push for higher productivity, will inevitably put pressure on operators to either abandon this method, or drive faster to make up for lost time.
The company's ForkAngles mast-tilt indicator gives the operator constant feedback on mast-tilt position. Operators can accurately set the required tilt angle first time. The device allows operators to improve load handling times whilst also reducing the risk of damages and injury.
