For numerous years, Kalmar has been developing specially made machines designed to handle empty containers. Kalmar's empty container handlers could be found in operation all around the globe. Kalmar provides a wide range of empty container handling equipment. There are different units in order to meet customer's performance, and lifting height requirements. Their range stretches from a capacity of 3 high up to 8+1 high, offering optimum balance of economy.
In order for money to be made and a task to be done successfully, the containers need to be stacked and moved fast, efficiently and safely. Aside from driving fast and safe, the stacking has to be done independent of lifting height. Overall, it is a time-consuming task that needs precise placement.
These machines are normally placed in tough working conditions with heavy loads and demands being placed on the stability of the spreader and the mast, along with strain on the abilities during the handling process. Having an unobstructed field of vision also helps to ensure extra safety for the operator and those working nearby.
Single Stacking
For single stacking equipment, the main characteristics include their high lifting speeds, overall stability and extreme flexibility. The single handling concept starts at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These machinery feature twistlock attachments which are a common item on many Kalmar equipment throughout the globe. Some of the important factors to take into consideration when thinking about single stacking machinery are the limitations in ground space and the high demands on selectivity.
Double Stacking
Double stacking the containers is another vital step in increasing the productivity in the empty container handling operations. For an empty container handler, the double stacking situation can present a really demanding application. Kalmar provides the new DCE100 unit which was specially designed to fulfill the high stability requirements of stability and strength with margin. Stacking 2 containers at the same time is the optimum operational efficiency that tops selectivity demands.
Kalmar has researched, engineered and designed many models of forklift trucks to be able to meet a huge variety of applications.