The masts of pallet stackers Linde L14 to L20, with load capacities of between 1.4 and 2.0 tons, can lift goods to heights of more than five meters. If an operator misestimates the remaining load capacity, this can quickly become a safety risk for him and others in the warehouse.
The Linde Load Management system provides invaluable support to the operator. A large color display shows the relevant load capacity information: the actual weight on the load arms on one hand, as well as the current and maximum permissible lift height on the other. In addition, the assistance system warns the operator when the mast approaches the load capacity limit. In this case, a yellow warning symbol appears on the display and an alert sounds at the same time, demanding additional attention. If the operator continues to lift the load further nevertheless, the system deactivates the lift function to prevent a safety-critical situation. A corresponding warning appears on the display, saying that the load capacity limit has been exceeded.
The exact information regarding load weight and lift height not only forms the basis for continuous calculation of the residual load capacity, but also serves to adjust acceleration and travel speed depending on the steering angle, load weight and lift height. This prevents the operator from turning the tiller too much at high speeds or accelerating too fast with a raised load, which would place the truck in an unstable position.
