Shifting more pallets

Best known for warehouse products, Crown will showcase its electric range at IMHX, but will also spring a surprise

Shown for the first time in Europe, the DT 3000 double stacker is arguably the star of the show for Crown Lift Trucks at IMHX. As well as showing a broad range of warehouse equipment, the US manufacturer will highlight its well established InfoLink fleet management system as well as unveil its first foray into IC counterbalance trucks for the first time in Europe.

The DT 3000 (pictured) is said to move up to 25% more double pallet loads per hour. The Access 123 control system monitors 11 factors that can influence stability and control and instantly adjusts operating parameters for maximum safe performance. The DT 3000 is built to run 24/7 in the toughest environment with features that maximise uptime, improve operator productivity and reduce TCO.

Available in 2.0 and 2.5 tonne capacities, Crown's WT 3000 Series rider pallet truck will also make an appearance. According to the company, it has earned an enviable reputation for being extremely tough - even in the most arduous applications.

With a robust steel battery cover, steel wrap-around covers and skirts, a cast-steel reinforced chassis and the die-cast aluminium X10 Handle, it's easy to see why, says Crown. The result is a truck that offers exceptionally low TCO.

The rear-entry fixed platform model featured is ideal for high traffic applications and when transporting over longer distances, offering advanced safety and comfort. The patented Entry Bar Safety Switch, for example, deactivates travel if the operator places a foot outside the truck perimeter. The optional weightadjustable FlexRide system provides the ultimate rider comfort by tuning the suspension for the operator's body weight.

The GPC 3000 Series provides powerful AC drive motor with high torque and fast acceleration. The intelligent e-GEN Braking System is maintenance-free and feeds the energy that would otherwise be lost under braking back into the battery.

The result is a highly efficient, safe to use truck.

The award winning Crown ESR 5000 Series reach truck offers some of the most advanced design and performance technology available in today's material handling industry. The truck's features include: AC power, all-wheel braking, a rigid mast capable of lifting to 13m and unmatched comfort and visibility.What's more, travel speed for the ESR 5000 has been increased to up to 14 km/h to provide class-leading levels of productivity.

Building on the ESR 5000 reach truck's reliability, durability and performance, Crown has designed a vehicle optimised for low temperature environments - down to minus 30°C. Each cabin feature has been designed to make load-handling in hostile conditions as easy and stress-free as possible.

Huge heated windows with wipers front and back give visibility in all directions - even upwards.

C-5 IC counterbalance truck Crown's C-5, is available in capacities of 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 tonnes.

The truck was released in the USA last year and is available at present with LPG as fuel. Crown says it will work in and around the warehouse and sees it as an extension of its tradtional strength in the warehouse.

The company adds: "Using the tried and trusted design principle of all Crown trucks - to provide customers with superior value - the new C-5 boasts industry-leading productivity and exceptional fuel economy. Further fuel efficiency can be selected via an economy mode. All components on the C-5 are designed to meet tough industrial applications.

The result is a truck designed for maximum uptime and ultralow TCO." Insight with InSite Crown Insite allows users to benchmark and improve operator and truck related performance in real time. It incoprorates SureSpec (uses information about pallet size, load weight, rack height and aisle width to determine the appropriate truck specifications); Access 123 (Crown's control system monitors the truck's speed, direction of travel, load weight, fork position etc); InfoLink (monitors and communicates info on fleet truck usage and performance information in real time); and FleetSTATS (captures critical data contained on each service invoice which is consolidated on a centralised computer system). Stand 19J90