Raymond's Chep forklift accessory

US materials handling supplier Raymond Corporation is now supplying a Chep forklift accessory aimed at reducing damage to pallets.

The Chep Blue Guardian forklift accessory acts as a protective bumper and mounts easily to ITA Class II fork carriages, regardless of forklift make and model.

The accessory decreases damage to palletised products and packaging by redirecting the impact force from the forklift to the centre block of the pallet, instead of the top boards, where products are located.

The main housing frame is made of impact-resistant carbon steel and has a low-profile, energy-absorbing polyurethane bumper. The low-profile bumper prevents contact with the load to reduce product and pallet damage.

In the UK, Logitrans has launched a new, highly manoeuvrable pallet truck that can reduce damage to floors and travel silently.

The Panther Silent has specially designed rubber wheels that allow it to move goods around smoothly and silently.

The twin fork wheels make it easy to manoeuvre and its compact nature means it is ideal for confined areas, Logitrans says in a statement.

The wheels are non-marking and gentle to floors and flagstone layers in shops.

Anthony Dollimore, managing director at Logitrans UK Ltd, says the new pallet truck has been extensively tested in Norway. "Customers are not being disturbed by goods being moved around in shops. Shop owners are very satisfied because of increased customer satisfaction due to decreased noise levels and the reduction in maintenance costs."