Hire and Rental News - February 2019

EQUIPMENT These hydrogen FC forklifts are a clear demonstration of our commitment to the environment through the adoption of new and sustainable technologies New small parts order picker safer than ladders An efficient and safe alternative to conventional ladders, the Jungheinrich’s EKM 202 small parts order picker (215kg) is available in Australia through NTP Forklifts Australia. N ew features include the more than double load capacity compared with the previous model, making the EKM 202 especially suitable for the picking of small parts of any type without pallets. In addition to the 100kg load capacity on the upper shelf, the EKM now has a second storage space with capacity for a further 115kg. Additional storage compartments on the mast provide the necessary storage space for work materials. Thanks to its new AC drive, the truck achieves a maximum travel speed of 8km/h in order to quickly reach the next location during order picking. The 120 Ah lithium-ion battery provides sufficient energy for particularly long and intensive applications. The truck is equipped with warning zone lights that mark the potential danger zone for use in retail outlets with public traffic. The lights activate automatically when the operator platform is raised, projecting an area around the truck. The EKM guarantees safe entry and exit with automatic door locking. Jungheinrich also offers the truck with guide rollers for use in narrow aisles or in modular racking. Thanks to its extendible mast, the EKM 202 can achieve a reach height of up to 5.3m. This makes the EKM a safe and efficient alternative to conventional ladders. Jungheinrich has provided the EKM frame with a robust metal drive frame. The processing of external plastic has been deliberately dispensed with, giving the truck optimum protection against damage. This applies in particular to the drive wheels, which have been placed within the contours of the truck. Optional equipment include: guide rollers; different access modules; flashing lights and warning tones. n Contact: 02 9760 0666 or visit: www.ntpforklifts.com.au A small order parts picker provides a safe alternative to ladders Toyota forklifts leading hydrogen charge The first Toyota hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts outside Japan were trialled by Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia’s parts centre at Altona, Victoria. T he zero CO 2 -emission Toyota hydrogen fuel cell (FC) forklift demonstration was an extension of Toyota’s trial for its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which share the same hydrogen-powered technology. The Toyota hydrogen FC forklifts have a nominal rating of 2,500kg lift capacity. Toyota hydrogen FC vehicles take pressurised hydrogen which is fed into a fuel cell stack, where it is combined with oxygen to create a chemical reaction that produces electricity to drive various motors depending on demand for motive power or hydraulic power for steering, braking or lifting loads. Toyota hydrogen fuel cell (FC) forklifts will be suitable for logistic and warehouse operations given they can be conveniently refuelled in just a few minutes, offering obvious productivity efficiencies. Toyota Material Handling Australia General Manager – Corporate Compliance and Project Development, Bob Walmsley, said the hydrogen FC forklifts take around three minutes to fill the hydrogen tank compared with around eight hours to recharge a conventional battery. “This means we can use these forklifts more often, without having to significantly wait between charges or use second-shift batteries to achieve the same utilisation,” Bob said. TMHA president and CEO, Steve Takacs, said the Toyota hydrogen FC forklifts are another example of the synergies available to Toyota Material Handling Australia from Toyota’s automotive arm. “Our engineers collaborate across the Toyota Group to incorporate the latest technologies acquired from our automotive sector,” Steve said. “These hydrogen FC forklifts are a clear demonstration of our commitment to the environment through the adoption of new and sustainable technologies. They have excellent environmental credentials as they do not emit CO 2 or substances of concern (SOCs) during operation.” The Toyota hydrogen FC forklifts and Mirai are not for sale in Australia mainly due to a lack of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Toyota’s mobile hydrogen fuelling station installed on a Hino 700 Series truck fuelled the FC forklifts and Mirai during the trials. n Contact: 1800 425 438 or visit: www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au Toyota hydrogen FC forklifts have a nominal rating of 2,500kg lift capacity P58 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019