Load monitoring
March 1st 2009 RDS Technology has launched a new
range of onboard
loadmonitoring
systems
specifically
designed for
forklift
trucks.
To ensure
the forklift
does not
exceed rated
lifting capacity
and run the risk of tipover,
the Liftalert informs
the operator of the
load as a percentage
of the preset
maximum capacity. A hydraulic load
sensor is used to measure the increase
in system pressure and when the
overload threshold is approached and
at the overload point, integral visual
and audible alarms inform the
operator of load
status. This helps
the driver avoid
accidents.
The Liftlog 100
is an extension of
the Liftalert's
functionality.
Alongside the
overload warning
alarms, it also
displays load as a
live weight. This
permits the operator to safely
load vehicles and storage
systems without risk of
exceeding the permitted
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