Returning to their core business of designing and building explosion proof forklift equipment,
Sichelschmidt has completed an extensive reorganization of their manufacturing capabilities.
"The increasing cost of doing business forced us to take these drastic measures", Mr. Ralf Sichelschmidt said. Closing the German manufacturing plant and streamlining production in two new locations allows us to remain competitive for years to come. The new production facilities are located near Vienna, Austria and Waalwijk, The Netherlands.
Sichelschmidt maintains their World headquarters and European marketing and sales office in Wetter, Germany, while Global Marketing and Sales (excluding Europe) are now under the supervision of
Servolift LLC in the United States.
"We feel confident that the changes made will benefit everybody and we look forward to providing our customers with shorter lead times and competitive pricing as the year moves on". M-1200-EEx |
Started in 1914,
Sichelschmidt has grown into is the world's leading manufacturer of explosion proof forklift equipment. With its headquarters in Germany, manufacturing sites in The Netherlands & Austria and sales offices In Europe, North America, South Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia,
Sichelschmidt offers support on a Global level.
The Philosophy behind every
Sichelschmidt EX forklift truck is that the only accidents that cannot be prevented are the ones caused by human error. With this in mind,
Sichelschmidt has utilized and integrated many technological developments into our EX equipment to minimize the risk of service people influencing the safety of the equipment.
A pioneer of AC powered forklift trucks,
Sichelschmidt introduced their first AC powered forklift in the early nineties. Since that time,
Sichelschmidt has continued to increase the reliability of their equipment benefiting from this technology. During the latest mandatory recertification of the EEx line,
Sichelschmidt grabbed the opportunity to upgrade and release the next generation of EEx three and four-wheel counterbalance trucks. These trucks feature a completely new appearance as well as all safety updates that were required by the new IEC codes and regulations while maintaining its superior performance, reliability, ergonomic design and user friendliness.
As a true global supplier of explosion proof forklift equipment,
Sichelschmidt recognized the need for regional testing and certification of it's EX forklift trucks. This recognition lead to the US EX certification of the
Sichelschmidt walk behind line for Class 1, Division 1, Groups C&D explosion hazardous areas in 2000. This was followed in 2003 by an EE certification for Class 1/2/3, Division 2, Groups D&G hazardous areas. These lines were added to the complete line of IEC certified line of EEx equipment for the use in Zone 1/21, 2/22 which
Sichelschmidt has sold since 1960.
With the addition of these US certified product lines,
Sichelschmidt has secured its position as a market leader of explosion proof forklift equipment by becoming the only manufacturer who can supply EX forklift equipment globally that is specifically build, tested and certified according to the most frequently used local codes and regulations.
 M-700-EEx |
Sichelschmidt EEx equipment meets or exceeds IEC/CENELEC requirements for the use of electrical equipment in Zone 1 and 2 explosion hazardous areas.
Sichelschmidt equipment was tested and is certified by the international recognized German Federal Institute of Physics and Technology (PTB) in Braunschweig in compliance with the IEC/CENELEC and the Regulations for Flammable Liquids (VbF) Type of protection: EEx II 2G IIB 120oC/PTB 03 ATEX 3038.
Sichelschmidt EE (Class 1, Division 2) equipment meets or exceeds UL 583 and OSHA 1910.178 requirements for the use of electrical equipment in Class 1, Division 2 Group D and Class 2, Division 2 Group G explosion hazardous areas.
Sichelschmidt equipment was tested and is certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in compliance with the US codes and regulations for the use of electrical material handling equipment in these explosion hazardous areas
 D-100-XP |
Sichelschmidt XP equipment is constructed and certified for the use in Class I, Divisions 1&2, Groups C&D explosion hazardous areas according to the US codes and regulations in place the use of electrical equipment in these areas.
Sichelschmidt equipment was tested and certified by the Nationally Recognized testing Laboratory, Factory Mutual Global (FM) in Norwood, MA to meet or exceed the standards as described in the most recent publications of the National Electrical Code, article 505, UL 1203 and UL 583.
During the most recent recertification process of the EEx line,
Sichelschmidt ceased the opportunity to redesign, upgrade and release the next generation of EEx three- and four-wheel counterbalance trucks. This latest generation of EX trucks features a completely new appearance, while maintaining its superior performance, reliability, ergonomic design and user friendliness.
The overall combination of a superior product quality, design, reliability, parts availability, after sales support and price competitiveness make
Sichelschmidt equipment an obvious choice. We pride ourselves in servicing customers like
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