Fleet Transport June 2020

SUMMER 2020
IFOY awards
Geek+ - Robot Shuttle System C200
Category: Special Vehicle
Combilift - Combi CBE4
Working away silently in another section of the Hall was the
Geek+ bin carrying C200 Series robot, moving storage bins
from rack to rack. We were informed that the system is 50%
cheaper than shuttle systems, is lighter and more flexible. At
the time the market for this type of product was said to grow
substantially to 350,000 by 2022. That figure will take a little
longer now post COVID-19. The new Geek+ 200 is innovative,
productive and improves order fulfilment efficiency in the
warehouse distribution centre in a cost-effective manner. Build
quality seems strong.
The judges agreed that the Combi-CBE electric three-wheeler,
based on the Combi CB range, is an easy to use 4-way truck
robustly built and designed for a wide variety of applications.
Its versatility was demonstrated by the Monaghan based
technical team in that it can handle both standard pallets and
long loads due to its 4-way drive system. With a maximum
capacity of 4 tonnes, the new model benefits from a number
of innovative features such as an electric traction system that
provides power front and rear via independently controlled
drive wheels.
Sany Europe – SRSC45H9 Hybrid Reach Stacker
Raymond – Courier 3030 Automated Stacker
This is a forklift with a difference in that the Raymond Courier
3030 can be used in both automated and manual modes. It
has a lifting height of 1,800km and offers a 360 0 view of its
surroundings while providing the ability to map the location,
identifying obstructions and controllingvehicle behaviour. As
demonstrated, the instruction process is simple and intuitive.
Within minutes new routes are learned or adjustments to
existing tasks are made. ROI is good.
And now for something different. A hybrid reach stacker that’s
designed and built to meet today’s high demands. With lifting
capacities of between 15 to 45 tonnes, its productivity levels
are higher and more fuel efficient than the brand’s standard
model. 30,000 hours of testing were undertaken to prove these
improvements. Powered by a Volvo 11 litre 265kW (355hp),
the main lifting cylinders are slimmer, allowing faster lifting
while using less engine revolutions and thereby less fuel usage
(by 20%). At full load the gain in lifting speed is 13% according
to Sany. Overall the simple innovation-recuperation without
conversion by hydraulic accumulators was merited.
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