Combilift is nominated for two FLTA Awards

Nominated for the Innovation Award, Combilift’s new Combi-CS counterbalance pedestrian stacker combines optimum narrow aisle performance with full visibility of the forks, load and surroundings for maximum safety of operators and other personnel. A key innovative feature of this model is the patented multi-position tiller arm, with power steering and integrated display monitor. This allows the operator to steer the rear wheel from either the right or left side, rather than the normal rear position, making this the only pedestrian counterbalance stacker that will operate in a conventional reach truck aisle.

The Combi Safelift anti-overload device will make a substantial contribution to safer working practices and is a contender for the Safety Award. It will enable drivers to avoid the pitfalls of tip-overloading without having to make complicated calculations as to the load centre, the weight of load, lift height and the type of load. 

It incorporates features to detect, monitor, alarm and shut down operation to eliminate the occurrence of tip-loading. A strain sensor on the mast detects when the load centre is extended or when the forks are not fully engaged. The green, amber and red traffic light signalling on the load moment indicator unit fitted to the dashboard in the cab gives the driver a clear overview of the status of the load. An audible alarm is activated when the risk level is reached and the lift cut out valve shuts down operation until the driver has rectified the situation.  

MD Martin McVicar: “We believe that fitting a straightforward and cost effective device such as the Combi Safelift is an effective way to cut risks for the operators and other personnel. Unless they are operated correctly, forklifts are potentially lethal pieces of equipment and the number of incidents involving trucks every year is sadly still too high.”