Increase forklift lifting height with the KOOI® LFC lifting fork carriage
The warehouse is growing, the shelves are getting higher – but the existing forklift can no longer keep up? It doesn't always mean you have to buy a new vehicle or undertake a costly modification of the lifting mast. With the KOOI® Lifting Fork Carrier LFC The lifting height of existing forklifts can be extended by up to 1.000 mm. Combined with modern camera technology, this creates a clever solution for greater lifting height and improved visibility when handling loads.
When a few centimeters become a problem
A new racking system, additional storage spaces or changed requirements in production: Sometimes the existing forklift only lacks a little bit of lifting height to be able to make optimal use of the available storage space.
The classic solution would be a different lifting mast or even a new forklift. But that means additional investment and potentially longer downtime.
There's an easier way: The KOOI® Lifting Fork Carrier LFC It adds an extra lifting height to the existing forklift technology. Depending on the model, 300, 500, 700 or even 1.000 mm of additional lifting height is available.
This allows companies to continue using existing vehicles and meet new warehouse requirements without necessarily having to invest in a completely new forklift.
Increased lifting height without changing the entire mast
The special feature of the KOOI® LFC lifting fork carrier is its compact design. The lifting cylinders are integrated directly into the guide profiles. This results in a comparatively small additional overhang.
The existing fork tines can also be reused and adjusted manually if they are suitable.
The additional hub opens up interesting possibilities:
Reach higher shelf positions: Make better use of existing storage space and develop additional pallet spaces.
Continue using existing forklifts: Instead of immediately purchasing a new vehicle, the existing technology should be selectively expanded.
Take into account limited clearance heights: This is particularly interesting when large lifting masts are problematic due to low gates or other structural obstacles.
Use used vehicles more flexibly: Forklifts with a lower lifting height may be suitable for additional tasks.
Whether a retrofit is possible depends, among other things, on the vehicle, its dimensions, and the remaining load-bearing capacity.
Watch the video to see how the KOOI® LFC lifting fork carrier creates additional lifting height, thus opening up new application possibilities.
More lifting height is good. Keeping an overview is better.
Anyone who stores pallets at greater heights knows another challenge: the higher the load is lifted, the more difficult it is to see from the driver's seat whether the forklift tines are correctly positioned in front of the pallet.
Here comes the GripView fork camera in the game.
Unlike externally mounted cameras, this camera is completely protected within the contour of the fork tines. It gives the driver an additional view of the area in front of the forks, thus facilitating precise positioning during loading and unloading.
Especially with high shelves, limited visibility, or sensitive goods, this can make a crucial difference.
Instead of having to rely solely on experience and judgment, the driver receives additional visual support directly where it is needed.
Wireless camera technology – ideal for retrofitting
To ensure that the camera images are reliably transmitted to the monitor in the driver's cab, the GripView can be used with the VisionLink GT combine.
The wireless system transmits camera images digitally via a 2,4 GHz connection with a latency of only around 200 milliseconds.
The decisive advantage of retrofitting: Extensive cable routing along the lifting mast is eliminated.
Thanks to plug-and-play functionality, the system can be installed with minimal effort. The GT Power Pack with 12.800 mAh powers the camera and makes the solution particularly flexible.
This results in a well-thought-out combination of greater reach and better visibility when handling loads, thanks to the additional lifting height.
Cleverly expand existing forklift technology
Not every change in the warehouse requires a completely new fleet of vehicles. Sometimes a targeted expansion is enough to adapt existing forklifts to new tasks.
The KOOI® LFC fork carriage allows for additional lifting heights. The GripView fork camera and the wireless VisionLink GT further enhance the solution, providing improved visibility of the work area when needed.
The result: more possibilities for existing forklifts, better use of storage space and flexible adaptation to changing requirements.
Is the lifting height of your forklift no longer sufficient?
Before you consider a new forklift or an expensive mast conversion, it's worth taking a look at the retrofit options.
We would be happy to check with you whether your existing forklift can be upgraded with a KOOI® LFC lifting fork carrier and which camera solution suits your application.