Up, up and away from the warehouse
With the EPM 100 and the EPH 125, UniCarriers is launching two more models from its completely revised picking range into the market.
Available for order from November 15th, these new machines complete the order picker family, which also includes the EPL 100 introduced in January 2016. These three vehicles now allow UniCarriers to offer customised solutions for low, medium and extra high pick heights. Thanks to their ergonomic driver cabs and advanced safety systems, the order pickers present an ideal workstation for efficient picking processes.
Equipped with 48-volt, high-performance motors and pick heights up to 12,100 mm, the EPH is the perfect solution for intensive operations. This truck can operate with loads up to 1,250 kg and achieves a top speed of 12 km/h.
Designed for picking heights up to 9,850 mm, the 24V EPM can reach a maximum speed of 11 km/h while carrying a load of 1,000 kg. The EPM now completes the range of order pickers including the compact EPL for picking heights up to 3,400 mm and the above mentioned EPH.
These new order pickers feature a stable, completely re-designed chassis. The modern cab design includes controls that can be adjusted to the height and position of each driver's individual requirements. The EPM and EPH are optionally available with operating controls on both the mast and fork sides to ensure maximum productivity and ergonomic design.
Safe and economical to drive around the warehouse
For safety reasons, the order pickers may only move if there is a driver in the cab. To ensure that this is the case, all models in the EP series are fitted with a full floor covering sensor on the driver’s cab platform. These picking solutions are extremely ergonomic as there is no need to activate a hand or foot pedal to start the vehicle.
The operator is free to stand comfortably and not restricted to a position dictated by having to depress a deadman button. When working at higher stack levels, the user is protected by the side guard gates, which must be closed from a height of 1.2 metres. If they are not, the machine will not function. Featured as standard, the built-in on-board computer provides rapid access to all vehicle settings and manages the authorised drivers' login details and user profiles.
Longer battery life thanks to eco mode
In addition to standard mode, the EPM and EPH also feature an eco mode. This reduces battery consumption, permitting energy-efficient operation. At 66 decibels for the EPM and 65 for the EPH, these order pickers are also whisper-quiet in their operation.
The models can be freely driven around the warehouse or work in very narrow aisles controlled by guide rails or inductive guidance. Safer operation can also be ensured in very narrow aisles with preparation for the option of a Personal Protection System. When using this system, the truck detects other people or conveying equipment in the aisle with the help of a laser and stops moving if necessary to avoid a collision.
Pictures
1: The new EPM 100 order picker
2: The new EPH 125 order picker
About UniCarriers
UniCarriers is a globally active developer and manufacturer of industrial trucks. Its versatile, customisable transport solutions for logistics and warehouses are produced at its production facilities in Sweden, Spain, Japan, China and the US. Its vehicles are sold at specialist retailers or directly to end customers by an experienced team of sales experts. Its main customers are in the automotive, construction, food, logistics and pharmaceuticals sectors, heavy industry and the processing industry.
UniCarriers Holdings Corporation was created in 2011 through a merger between the Nissan Forklift, TCM and Atlet brands. Based in Tokyo, the company has branches in Europe, America and Asia with its European headquarters located in Mölnlycke, near Gothenburg, Sweden. In the business year 2015, the company group had 5,515 employees worldwide and generated sales worth 1.482 billion euros. UniCarriers has formed part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries since March 2016. With its subsidiaries Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift and UniCarriers, Mitsubishi is the world's third largest forklift manufacturer.
Corporate Contact
Tobias Laxa • UniCarriers Europe AB
Metallvägen 9-11 • 435 82 Mölnlycke • Sweden
Fon: +49 (0) 170 371 0779
E-Mail: tobias.laxa@unicarrierseurope.com
Internet: www.unicarrierseurope.com
Media Contact
Stefanie Schoebel • additiv pr GmbH & Co. KG
Public relations for logistics, steel, industrial commodities and IT
Herzog-Adolf-Straße 3 • 56410 Montabaur • Germany
Fon: +49 (0) 2602-950 99 20 • Fax: +49 (0) 2602-950 99 17
E-Mail: sts@additiv-pr.de • Internet: www.additiv-pr.de
Date: 13 September 2016
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Image: UniCarriers order picker EPL 100. The new trucks EPM 100 and EPH 125 will complete the full range of order pickers.
