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ADVANTAGES OF THE STAckER cRANE<br />
the stacker <strong>crane</strong> is often compared with the forklift. there are several factors<br />
that speak in favour of the forklift. however, the stacker <strong>crane</strong> is superior<br />
in several respects. thanks to the moveable forks, it can also be compared with<br />
the side loader. We want to show you a few advantages of the stacker <strong>crane</strong>,<br />
compared with the forklift and side loader.<br />
aisles are not required<br />
a stacker <strong>crane</strong> works from above.<br />
this means that it is not dependent<br />
upon a traversable aisle. crowded warehouse<br />
floors are no obstacle for the stacker<br />
<strong>crane</strong>.<br />
blocked aisle – an obstacle for the forklift<br />
blocked aisle – no problem for the stacker <strong>crane</strong><br />
Closer stacks – more<br />
storage volume in<br />
the same floor area<br />
for example, a stack distance of only the<br />
width of the telescopic mast is required<br />
to access the stack in a roof frame<br />
warehouse, thanks to the rotating fork<br />
tips. the fork carrier moves between<br />
the empty spaces, swivels the forks out<br />
and lifts the top frame.<br />
example: stacked wooden beams<br />
thanks to the rotating forks, only narrow aisles<br />
are required<br />
moving around<br />
on different levels<br />
if a fabrication building includes different<br />
levels, such as a loading ramp, this does<br />
not present an obstacle for the stacker<br />
<strong>crane</strong>. even storage racks that stand in<br />
a depression are not a problem for our<br />
multi-talented <strong>crane</strong>!<br />
fork tilt<br />
the fork tips can be tilted just as with a<br />
forklift or side loader. for example, this<br />
allows loading and unloading of lorries<br />
standing at an angle.<br />
Loading ramp – different levels<br />
Lorries standing at an angle – the stacker <strong>crane</strong><br />
can tilt its forks<br />
Different add-on equipment<br />
forks are not always the fastest handling<br />
equipment. Different add-on equipment<br />
is available for such situations. from vacuum<br />
equipment to client-specific grippers,<br />
we have the solution for your material<br />
handling problem! You need the<br />
fork carrier to unload lorries, but prefer<br />
to supply your machines using vacuum<br />
equipment? We can equip the stacker<br />
<strong>crane</strong> with a fast-change system and<br />
you can use the stacker <strong>crane</strong> as a universal<br />
machine in your production!<br />
fast changeover system – example:<br />
fork carrier / vacuum gripper<br />
economic benefit<br />
You will obtain considerable cost benefits<br />
from the 30–40% increase in<br />
warehouse capacity. numerous automation<br />
options bring additional benefits.<br />
We would be happy to show you how<br />
your company can achieve an optimal<br />
cost-benefit relationship.<br />
GersaG KrantechniK Gmbh <strong>Stacker</strong> <strong>crane</strong>