The evolution of the Euro pallet: an icon of European goods transport
The history of the Euro pallet is a story of change and innovation in the transport of goods. Since its introduction in the 1960s, the Euro pallet has revolutionised the logistics industry and established itself as an essential tool for transporting goods and commodities in Europe. With its standardised dimensions of 1.200 mm × 800 mm × 144 mm, the Euro pallet has demonstrated impressive versatility and quickly became the first choice for companies in various sectors, from warehousing to manufacturing and industry.
Challenges in Euro pallet handling and solutions with TeleKOOI forks
However, despite their popularity, companies often face challenges in handling and storing Euro pallets efficiently, especially in the industrial sector. One of these challenges is compatibility with material handling equipment such as forklifts. Standard forks are typically 1.200mm long and are suitable for transporting Euro pallets lengthways. However, when cross-docking or handling pallets, Euro pallets are often picked up crosswise. This can cause the forks to overhang when encountering crosswise picked Euro pallets.
Optimal Euro pallet handling with TeleKOOI forks
Come here KOOI®Reachforks with a length L/K of 800 mm/400 mm. These TeleKOOI forks have a retracted length of 800 mm and an extended length of 1.200 mm. These hydraulically extendable forks were developed for the transport of Euro pallets. With an adjustable length of 800 mm and 1200 mm, the forks can be perfectly adapted to the size of the Euro pallets. This ensures that the forks neither protrude beyond the pallets nor are too short to transport them safely.
Efficient and safe pallet handling with the innovative KOOI® ReachControl
The special thing KOOI®Reachforks is the innovative, retrofittable KOOI® ReachControl, a wireless length measuring system that makes it easier to adjust the TeleKOOI forks to the desired length. Predefined lengths can be set and the forks will then stop when they reach this predefined length. For example, when using "Block" or CHEP pallets. These pallets have the dimensions 1.200 mm x 1.000 mm. The system does not require the installation of cables above the mast and allows the operator to adjust the length of the forks directly from the driver's cab. This not only increases efficiency when handling different pallets, but also improves safety in the workplace.
Save money with TeleKOOI forks
Through the use of KOOI®Reachforks Companies can not only increase the efficiency of their pallet handling, but also reduce the costs of damage to pallets and goods. Pallet damage not only leads to additional expenses for repairs and replacements, but also delays in operations and additional workload for warehouse staff.
Innovative pallet handling with TeleKOOI forks
total offer KOOI®Reachforks an innovative solution for companies that want to optimize their pallet handling while reducing costs. With their adaptability to the dimensions of Euro pallets and other pallets and their user-friendly design, they are an indispensable tool for companies in various sectors.