Stacker has single mast design for visibility of load.

Multiton MIC Corp. Oct 09, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Swift model light- to medium-duty walkie stacker suits material handling applications requiring lift heights of 62.5 or 79 in. Available with adjustable straddle or fork-over design, unit handles pallets and skids of various sizes. Hydraulic lifting/lowering power is generated by high-pressure pump with 1.0 kW series wound motor. Vehicle drive system uses 0.3 kW permanent magnet motor. Load capacity is rated at 2,000 lbs with 23.6 in. load center.

Original Press Release:

Swift Stacker with Single Mast Design Provides Maximum Visibility for Warehouse and Distribution Center Pallet Handling

The Swift model stacker, a new light- to medium-duty "walkie" for material handling applications which require lift heights of 62.5 or 79 inches, is available from Multiton MIC Corporation, Richmond, Va. The stacker features a single mast design that provides increased visibility of the load during transporting and lifting operations. The compact Swift requires only limited space and has performed successfully in a wide variety of applications, such as: low volume distribution centers, plant warehouses, grocery stores, maintenance shops, processing facilities and assembly lines, among others.

The Swift stacker is available with either a straddle or fork-over design providing extreme versatility when handling pallets or skids of various sizes. Hydraulic lifting/lowering power is generated by a high-pressure pump with a 1.0 kW series wound motor; and the vehicle drive system uses a 0.3kW permanent magnet motor with shunt characteristics. Power transmission is achieved using a two-stage gear unit for maximum efficiency.

The Swift truck is 67.3 inches long and has a load capacity of 2000 pounds at a 23.6-inch load center. The truck has a maximum overall width of 57.9 inches with the straddle leg design, and straddle legs offer 6 stages of adjustment in 1.96-inch increments. The four-wheel truck has a polyurethane steering wheel that is 9.06 inches in diameter and 3.15 inches wide for maximum maneuverability. The load wheels are 3.35-inch diameter, 2.76-inch wide polyurethane.

All trucks have standard 2 x 12V/60Ah batteries including a built-in microprocessor controlled battery charger with charge control light, compensating charge and maintenance charge. Batteries can be charged using any common 120V AC outlet. Other standard features include: electronic speed controller, emergency stop plug, battery discharge indicator, charge control lamp, battery charging plug, key lock and mast covering. All electrical and hydraulic systems are easily accessible for trouble-free maintenance.

For more information on the Swift Stacker, contact Multiton MIC Corporation, 5701 Eastport Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23231, phone 804-737-7400, fax 804-737-9050, www.multiton.com.