Modules moved easily

Collaboration between Elliott Group, maker of modular accommodation and secure storage solutions and Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has resulted in safer, more rationalised and cost effective handling at Elliott's assembly plant at Carnaby in North Humberside.

A bespoke Combilift Straddle Carrier has replaced a combination of standard forklifts and mobile cranes. The unit's frame and wheels are positioned either side of the load, enabling the distance between stacked modules to be cut. The frame can be raised to varying heights and enables modules to be double stacked. Three wheeled design ensures stability, with all wheels in ground contact even on uneven surfaces.