Warehouse trucks
The viewing problem
Reach trucks and narrow aisle trucks work on great heights and therefore make it very difficult for the operator to effectively view the working area. When man-up lift trucks are used, the aisle area behind (and in front of) the truck is not clearly visible.
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| Visibility through the cabin roof. | The operator’s posture on a reach truck. |
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| Fields of view without a camera. | Fields of view with a camera. |
The Orlaco solution
Using a camera monitor system ensures visibility of the working area. This does not only improve the safety of the driver, but also allows him to work faster and more efficiently.
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| The operator’s posture using a monitor. |
Orlaco’s FMC camera (fork-mounted camera) has been specially developed for warehouse trucks.
This camera ensures optimum visibility of the forks when they are inserted into the load as well as the load when it is being placed in the storage racks.
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Applications
In addition to the FMC fork camera, it is also possible to place a camera in the load rack. Using this camera, the operator can see the area to the sides of the load and whether there is sufficient space available. It is also possible to use a rear view camera on narrow aisle trucks and man-up lift trucks and in doing so ensure visibility of the area behind the vehicle.
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Contact
For more information or an on-site demonstration, please contact:
| Product Specialist Forklift Trucks | Product Specialist Forklift Trucks | Account Manager Customer Support | ||
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| Laurens van der Rijt | Paul van Vliet | Dick Verdonk | ||
| l.rijt@orlaco.com | p.vliet@orlaco.nl | d.verdonk@orlaco.nl |
Telephone number + 31 (0)342 - 404 555. You can find all contact information on the Contact page.
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FAQ
The Orlaco cameras are specially designed to use in extreme circumstances. Extensive testing as well as many years of experience by leading factories as well as after sales deliveries have proven that the Orlaco systems work effectively, even in the most extreme industrial environments.
Warehouse trucks are sometimes fitted with special attachments such as side shifts, fork spreaders, hydraulic telescope forks etc. The Orlaco camera can in most cases be used without a problem with such attachments. It is however advisable to mention these special applications beforehand. Please note that the KOOI telescope forks can be fitted in the factory with an Orlaco camera system as a standard option.
The Orlaco systems for reach trucks can be used trouble free in freezer rooms up to -35°C. The cameras are equipped with an automatic lens warmer that keeps the lens free of condensation and ice. The monitor can be used in temperatures up to -40°C. When the system is used in extreme cold conditions, it can take up to ten minutes before the system works optimally.
Orlaco can supply wireless connections, but we do however not advise the use of this type of connection on warehouse trucks. Although the wireless connections work extremely well in other applications, from experience we have noted that when they are used on warehouse trucks they cause interference and malfunctioning. Common problems caused are interference with other wireless systems (computer networks, WMS terminals etc.) and reflections on metal objects (masts, storage racks, walls/ceilings etc.). On the rare occasion that it is not possible to use the Orlaco mast cable, we advise the use of a special 4-point cable drum.
In order to connect the camera and monitor, Orlaco has developed a special mast cable that is positioned in the mast. This 9 mm cable runs parallel to the chains and hydraulic pipes in the mast in such a way that there is hardly any loss of visibility when looking through the mast. This cable fitting method can be used on both 3-part and 4-part masts. This mast cable that has been designed by Orlaco differs from standard available electric cables as it is resistant to the continual movement and twisting that occurs in forklift masts.
It is possible to build an Orlaco system in after sales onto a telescopic spreader; however it is advisable to first consult an expert who can evaluate the options beforehand.
