Kalmar has been designing machine that is specially adapted to the handling of empty containers for numerous years. Their empty container handlers are nowadays functioning and operating all around the globe. Kalmar provides various empty container handling equipment. There are a variety of units to be able to meet customer's performance, and lifting height requirements. Their range stretches from a capacity of 3 high up to 8+1 high, providing optimum balance of economy.
The containers need to be moved and stacked fast, safely and efficiently, in order for money to be earned and the job to be completed. Aside from driving safe and fast, the stacking has to be completed independent of lifting height. In general, it is a time-consuming job which requires precise placement.
These machines are often placed in harsh working conditions with heavy loads and demands being placed on the stability of the spreader and the mast, in combination with strain on the abilities throughout the handling process. Having a clear field of vision also helps to ensure extra safety for the operator and people working in the vicinity.
Single Stacking
The main characteristics for single stacking machinery are their high lifting speeds, extreme flexibility and overall stability. The single handling concept starts at 3 high and stacking up to 8 high. These machines feature twistlock attachments that are a common item on many Kalmar machines all around the world. Some of the important factors to consider when choosing single stacking machinery are the high demands on selectivity and the limitations in ground space.
Double Stacking
Double stacking the containers is one more important step in increasing the productivity in the empty container handling operations. For an empty container handler, the double stacking situation could present an extremely demanding application. Kalmar offers the new DCE100 model which was particularly made to fulfill the high stability requirements of strength and stability with margin. Stacking 2 containers simultaneously is the optimum operational efficiency that tops selectivity demands.
In order to meet a huge variety of applications, Kalmar has researched, designed and engineered numerous models of forklift trucks.