Kalmar has been designing equipment that is particularly adapted to the handling of empty containers for numerous years. Their empty container handlers are nowadays operating and functioning all over the world. Kalmar provides a wide variety of empty container handling machines. There are a variety of models in order to meet lifting height requirements and, customer's performance. Their range stretches from a capacity of 3 high up to 8+1 high, offering optimum balance of economy.
The containers need to be moved and stacked quickly, safely and efficiently, in order for money to be earned and the task to be completed. Aside from driving safe and fast, the stacking must be completed independent of lifting height. Overall, it is a time-consuming job which needs accurate placement.
The machinery are under such a rigorous working atmosphere that this places heavy demands on the stability of the machinery, mast and spreader, along with extreme user friendly abilities in the handling process. Having an unobstructed field of vision also helps to ensure extra safety for the operator and people working in the vicinity.
Single Stacking
For single stacking equipment, the main characteristics consist of their high lifting speeds, overall stability and extreme flexibility. The single handling concept starts at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These equipment feature twistlock attachments which are a common item on numerous Kalmar machines all around the globe. Some of the key factors to consider when choosing single stacking equipment are the high demands on selectivity and the limitations in ground space.
Double Stacking
An important step in increasing the productivity in the empty container handling business comes from double stacking of containers. The double stacking situation can be an extremely demanding application for the Empty Container Handler. Kalmar provides the new DCE100 unit that was specially designed to fulfill the high stability requirements of stability and strength with margin. Stacking 2 containers simultaneously is the optimum operational effectiveness which tops selectivity demands.
In order to meet a huge variety of applications, Kalmar has researched, designed and engineered numerous units of lift truck trucks.