For many years, Kalmar has been developing particularly made machinery designed to handle empty containers. Kalmar's empty container handlers can be found in operation all around the world. Kalmar provides a huge variety of empty container handling machines. There are various units in order 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.
The containers need to be moved and stacked fast, safely and efficiently, in order for money to be earned and the task to be completed. Aside from driving fast and safe, the stacking must be done independent of lifting height. Overall, it is a time-consuming task which needs accurate placement.
The equipment are under such a stringent working atmosphere that this places heavy demands on the stability of the machinery, mast and spreader, along with extreme user friendly abilities during the handling process. Having a clear field of vision also helps to guarantee extra safety for the operator and people working in the vicinity.
Single Stacking
For single stacking machinery, the main characteristics comprise their high lifting speeds, extreme flexibility and overall stability. The single handling concept starts at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These machines feature twistlock attachments that are a common item on numerous Kalmar equipment all around the world. Several of the key factors to take into account when choosing single stacking machines are the limitations in ground space and the high demands on selectivity.
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 provides the new DCE100 unit that was specially made to perform the high stability requirements of strength and stability with margin. Stacking 2 containers at the same time is the optimum operational efficiency that tops selectivity demands.
Kalmar has researched, engineered and designed many models of lift truck trucks so as to meet a huge variety of applications.