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ED2-SM Series

Lift Truck On-board Check Weighing

Automatic Load Weight Verification with Overload Warning

The ED2-SM Series SkidWeigh system is a fully automatic microprocessor electronic device that measures the load weight / overload on any type of the lift truck or loader. The system can be installed on any vehicle, regardless of the vehicle, make, model or operating voltage having a maximum lifting capacity of up to 50,000 kg or lbs.

Safety

When the load weight is not clearly marked or not marked at all and loads are moved and lifted to the different lifting heights, there is a danger of the vehicle stability. The vehicle travel speeds, vehicle braking, mast position, floor condition and turning radius that can not be easily judged will have a substantial effect on the load center of gravity that has moved outside of the “Stability Triangle” without vehicle operator’s knowledge. It is well known that this can result in the possibility of the vehicle tipping which may cause damage to the goods, the equipment as well injuries to the forklift operator.

Load Weight Verification

Every time a skid load is picked up, the increase in hydraulic pressure on the vehicle will automatically activate the “Weighing cycle” and convert it to a load weight measurement that is visually presented to the operator via a five digit LED display.

Overloading Racks, Shelving …

It is important to know the weight of the product you are handling and lifting to avoid overloading of the vehicle, racks or shelving. Generally this isn’t a problem when you are constantly working with the same kind of products. However in real world operational environment you could encounter problems when you have to lift “Unknown items”, specially a “general” freight. No special operator training is required

Review for Management … On-board Printer (Optional)

The loads moved by a typical material handling vehicle come in a variety of different shapes, physical sizes and weights. The majority of the forklift operators will experience some difficulties with problems relating to the theoretical forklift lifting capacity as indicated on the manufacturer’s ID plate and unknown load weights that are moved within the material handling facilities.