Aisle-Master Ltd, Aisle-Master launches AC truck


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Aisle-Master launches AC truck
October 14th 2008

The Aisle-Master articulated forklift is one of the most versatile and cost effective pieces of equipment introduced in the materials handling, logistics and warehousing sectors for many years. The range is designed and fully manufactured in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, with customers around the world in locations as diverse as Alaska and Australia. The 3PL, food, pharmaceutical, beverage, DIY and manufacturing industries are just some of the sectors which have adopted the time- and space-saving Aisle-Master system.

New AC Power

This year Aisle-Master launched its new AC powered truck onto the international market. A pioneer of LPG in articulated forklifts, this latest development puts the company firmly at the forefront of battery powered technology in the articulated sector. “ We have carried out extensive trials of AC power over the last couple of years,” says company MD Gerry McHugh;“and trucks have also undergone rigorous testing at customers’ premises, with very positive feedback. We are now fitting AC as standard on all our electric models.”

The AC truck naturally shares all the versatile qualities of its predecessor and the company’s LPG model, with some of the main benefits of AC summed up as follows:

• Enhanced performance levels

• Increased pallet movements for greater productivity

• Improved acceleration and gradability

• Fewer wearable parts resulting in low maintenance and reduced downtime

• Reduced energy consumption

Replaces reach and counterbalance trucks The space-saving capabilities of the Aisle- Masters can be of particular benefit in financially leaner times, as by replacing reach and counterbalance forklifts with the articulated Aisle-Master, working aisle-widths can be reduced and storage capacity can be vastly increased – in fact up to 50% extra pallet density can be achieved. This eliminates the need for relocation or renting extra storage space. The range is specifically designed to work both inside and out, and incorporates features such as cushioned tyres for operation on unpaved yards. This cuts out double handling and speeds up “truck to rack” transportation. This versatility also cuts down on fleet numbers, reducing maintenance and associated costs.

Safety, comfort, reliability

All the fundamental aspects of the truck’s design guarantee the highest level of operator safety and comfort, from the 4-post overhead guard for maximum driver protection, the ergonomics of the controls, down to the high quality seating. Reliability and ease of maintenance were high on the list when the trucks were designed, and their excellent track record of reliable operation is testimony to the quality engineering that goes into each Aisle-Master.

Free Warehouse Design Service

Aisle-Master’s Monaghan facility also offers a complete warehouse planning service, free of charge. Customers can either supply a layout of their premises, or Aisle-Master personnel will visit to undertake a site survey. On the basis of this they will supply layout diagrams and storage density calculations. Stephen Gamble, MD of Antrim based Steve’s Cakes took advantage of this service for his 20,000 ft2 manufacturing and distribution facility: “By taking advice from Aisle-Master and racking out the warehouse according to the truck’s capabilities, we have 40% more storage space in the same area.”

More articles from Aisle-Master Ltd:

Driving down handling and storage costs (26th November 2009)

The need to monitor the cost effectiveness of handling and storage procedures is vital in the current economic climate, and more and more companies are using the Aisle- Master range of articulated forklifts to increase storage whilst at the same time cutting costs, speeding up the handling process and improving productivity.

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You need space? (10th October 2007)

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Be a Space Master with Aisle-Master (30th October 2006)

The spiralling cost of acquiring extra warehousing space and the inconvenience of relocating can be avoided if the use of storage space in existing premises can be fully exploited. Getting the space/storage density ratio right can result in massive savings. The Aisle-Master range of articulated forklifts enables you to do just that. Here’s how:

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