MechChem Africa October 2019

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

Efficient handling of paper rolls

BLTWORLD’s extensive range of materi- als handling equipment, encompasses Meclift variable reach trucks, which are equipped with paper clamps, for the ef- ficient handling and loading of paper rolls and sawn timber in and out of trucks and railway carriages. “The Meclift ML1812R, which is a multi-purpose forklift truck,moves swiftly in confined spaces, like warehouses and cargo vessels and can also be operated inside containers, for easy loading and unloading of paper rolls. This cannot be achieved by conventional forklift trucks,” says Ken Mouritzen, managing director, BLTWORLD. “These compact and robust reach trucks increaseefficiencyand safety during paper and timber handling, also re- ducing operating times and safety on site. “In addition to handling in the paper industry, the ML1812R machine – with a lift height of 6 m and a lifting capacity range of 18 tons - is perfect for almost any other material handling requirement in every sector.” By extending, lifting and lowering hori- zontal booms, paper reels can be safely handled at a distance from the cabin. This cabin can be raised or lowered to provide

the driver with improved visibility in all situations. Other safety features in- clude service, parking and emergency brakes. An important feature is that fork positioning can be altered from inside the cabin, without the opera- tor having to get out to manually adjust the gap between the levers. Forks are available in different lengths, widths and thick- nesses according to exact requirements. The lifting carriage of thismachine has a hydraulic side-shift for accurate and

Meclift variable reach truck with paper clamp attachment for efficient handling of paper rolls.

effortless positioning. The cabin’s hydrau- lic vertical movement facility of 650 mm enables the operator to comfortably drive into a container. Meclift variable reach trucks are pow- eredby adiesel engine andareeconomical to run, requiring minimal maintenance. BLTWORLD, which supplies a range of specialistmaterials handlingequipment to diverse industries throughout Africa, also

offers a technical advisory, spareparts and support service. Operator training and a condition monitoring service for equip- ment are also provided. BLTWORLD’s Meclift variable reach trucks, equipped with paper clamps, are used for the efficient handling and loading of paper rolls and sawn timber in and out of trucks and railway carriages. www.bltworld.com

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