Komatsu's MWS20JA-3R truck is suitable for transport, stacking and order picking.

Milan, Italy
Komatsu Forklift has introduced two new rider stacker trucks with ergonomic cabs to the European market.

The MWS12JA-3R highlift pallet truck is designed for transporting and stacking loads up to 1.2 tonnes. The MWS20JA-3R double-decker pallet truck with a 2.0 tonne load capacity is suitable for transport, stacking and order picking. The trucks are ideal for carrying fruit and vegetables, which can be delicate in stacking operations.

"The new stand-on pallet trucks are designed with a robust steel chassis as well as a low-maintenance electric motor. Managers can be sure to control costs," claims Komatsu Forklift Europe general sales manager Rory Harvey-Kelly.

Drivers can choose a standing or seating operation position and the truck's seat height is adjustable. The sideways working position allows good visibility and operator safety is enhanced by electric steering. The steering motor speed is electronically controlled by a sensor so speed is automatically reduced on curves when the steering angle exceeds a fixed threshold.

Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
Ravas USA has introduced iForks, which it claims are the first completely wireless scale forks for forklifts, reach trucks and narrow aisle trucks.

The scale forks have no external cabling as all components are fully integrated in the forks. The "plug & weigh" system can be installed onto forklifts quickly. Once installed, loads can be instantly lifted by the forklift and accurately weighed.

Bluetooth technology enables each scale fork to communicate the weight lifted with the cabin's weight indicator. The weight indicator offers a range of functions - gross/net weight, total weight per shipment, code entry, date/time of registration and piece counting.

The indicator can provide weight data transfer to a printer, a data terminal or directly to a WMS or ERP system via RS232, Bluetooth or WiFi.