September/October 2018
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Logistics
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T
he Hyster Rhine Tour, which showcased Hyster equipment
and related solutions in real inland terminal applications
along the River Rhine, concluded in August.
The Rhine Tour welcomed hundreds of guests over four events in
four countries, and illustrated how diverse the challenges and
opportunities for inland terminals can be.
As well as demonstrating a wide range of equipment for handling
from ship to store, the events focused on a variety of custom
options, accessories, attachments and services, including solutions
from Hyster partners.
“Inland terminals are all very different, so it’s vital not only to select
the right materials handling equipment, but also the most suitable
options beyond the trucks themselves,” said Mark Nailer, industry
manager for Hyster Europe. “Many of the diverse options
showcased at the events can be applied across various types of
trucks in many different industries to help maximise effi ciency and
maintain a low cost of operation.”
Demonstrations at the Rhine Tour showed how cameras, such as
those from partner Orlaco, can help optimise visibility on any kind of
truck. Whether used on a reach stacker in a port, or a reach truck in
a warehouse, cameras can support awareness, effi ciency and
damage reduction – in turn minimising costs.
Another option presented for increased awareness, included the
Radar Eye active detection system, which uses an alarm to alert
drivers to obstacles.
“Pedestrian awareness lights can also assist the driver when
cornering or travelling in busy environments,” explained Nailer.
“Plus, the speed limit system we presented can help protect
operators, and their colleagues, with an optional roof detector to
manage different speeds indoors and outdoors.”
Many terminals will have a requirement to handle fl ammable
cargo, such as chemicals, beverages and waste. Operations handling
these types of loads will usually include ‘Zone 2’ areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres, as well as nearby ‘safe’ areas,
where combustible gases and vapours may still pose a risk of
ignition. Explosion protection conversions and solutions, such as
those from Hyster partner Pyroban, are available to help manage
explosion risk in any application.
As the risk of vehicle fi res is also an important consideration, the
tour also showed DAFO fi re suppression systems, which
automatically and quickly extinguish vehicle fi res, helping reduce
both the consequences of a fi re and the impact on investment.
For applications, such as inland terminals, which may need to
handle many different types of loads, the right choice of attachment
is essential for effi ciency. The Rhine Tour demonstrated how
attachments, including the Meyer Double Pallet Handler and Bolzoni
Container Rotator, help Hyster lift trucks meet varied and changing
needs. Hyster reach stackers also benefi t from a quick disconnect
feature, making it easy to swap between handling containers and
other types of loads.
“At the Rhine Tour, we were keen to present a wide range of new
solutions and innovations beyond materials handling equipment,”
Nailer went on. “That’s why the events incorporated complementary
equipment, such as Houcon ramps for simple container stuffi ng,
and the Cakeboxx two-piece ‘deck and lid’ shipping container.”
Reducing tyre wear is key for maintaining a low cost of ownership
in gritty container and cargo handling environments, such as those
handling construction materials. At the tour, Continental