Sichelschmidt, a manufacturer of explosion-proof forklifts, has had its electric walk-behind products certified by the Factory Mutual testing laboratory for use in US Class 1, Division 1, Group C & D hazardous areas.

With the US certification, Sichelschmidt says it is the only manufacturer in the world that can supply explosion-proof walk-behind equipment tested and certified to US codes, and tested and certified by the PTB, a German laboratory, to meet European codes for electrical equipment in Zone 1 & 2 explosion hazardous areas.

Sichelschmidt markets a range of explosion-proof walk-behind and rider forklifts. The company's maintenance-free drive and hydraulic motors make its forklifts technologically advanced and reliable, the company says. Sichelschmidt has an extensive network of dealers throughout the world.