Sources: Combilift, Monaghan, Ireland; CP staff Combilift extends the outside the box thinking behind its multidirectional, sideloading and articulated forklift series to the Self-Propelled Inloader COMBi-SPI, a vehicle handling up to 30-tonne elements in precast concrete operations. The truck muscles concrete—or large glass or glazing assembly—loads on industry standard Inloader Pallets, which lift on and off twin rails running the…
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Pivoting lift truck
The electric powered, multidirectional Combi-MR4 reach truck is equipped with the new Dynamic 360° steering function, which provides rotation on each wheel and enables seamless directional change while on the move. Dynamic 360° allows the agile forklift to work in forward, sideward and crab steer mode, guaranteeing swift operation. Engineers sought to develop a multidirectional model with a very low…
Read MoreCombilift straddle carrier equal to heavy loads, low headroom
A major precast wall producer sought a mobile lifting solution to transfer 50,000-lb. panels safely and efficiently from form tables, located in a main plant enclosure, to a high-density outdoor storage area. The objective was to stack wall panels in uniform rows with minimum spacing between stacks.
Read MoreNew plant, technology investments steer Combilift to bigger picks
Ireland’s Combilift has built a global presence in material handling equipment over the past two decades. To differentiate its offerings from standard machines, it initially focused on multidirectional lift trucks to handle long products, especially lumber, siding and steel service center stock, and navigate narrow storage conditions.
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