For many years, Kalmar has been developing specially made equipments designed to handle empty containers. Kalmar's empty container handlers can be found in operation all around the world. Kalmar provides various empty container handling machinery. There are different units to be able to meet lifting height requirements and, client'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 completed successfully, the containers has to be stacked and moved quickly, safely and efficiently. Aside from driving fast and safe, the stacking should be done independent of lifting height. Overall, it is a time-consuming task that needs accurate placement.
The machines are under such a stringent working environment that this places heavy demands on the stability of the equipment, mast and spreader, along with extreme user friendly abilities in the handling process. Having an unobstructed field of vision also helps to guarantee extra safety for the operator and individuals working in the vicinity.
Single Stacking
For single stacking machinery, the main characteristics consist of their high lifting speeds, extreme flexibility and overall stability. The single handling concept begins at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These machinery feature twistlock attachments which are a common item on many Kalmar machinery all over the globe. Several of the important factors to take into account when choosing single stacking equipment are the limitations in ground space and the high demands on selectivity.
Double Stacking
An important step in increasing the productivity in the empty container handling business comes from double stacking of containers. The double stacking situation could be an extremely demanding application for the Empty Container Handler. Kalmar provides the new DCE100 unit that was specially made to fulfill the high stability requirements of stability and strength with margin. Stacking 2 containers at the same time is the optimum operational effectiveness that tops selectivity demands.
To be able to meet a huge variety of applications, Kalmar has researched, engineered and designed numerous models of forklift trucks.