SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Jungheinrich is now complementing their line of pedestrian pallet trucks with the new type ERE 225 electric pedestrian pallet truck with foldable platform. These trucks, available as series 1 or 2 with fixed or foldable platform, make economical transport operations available to users everywhere. Apart from an increase in safety, the newly developed ergonomic platform concept, along with an electric tiller, also ensure that the operator feels comfortable on the new truck.
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The new Jungheinrich pedestrian pallet truck, launched in autumn 2008, is a type ERE 225 electric pedestrian pallet truck with a foldable stand-on platform. The robust truck, equipped with 3-phase AC technology as standard, was specifically developed for fast and efficient lorry loading and offloading and for transports of heavy loads over longer distances. The ERE 225 achieves top speeds up to 12.5 km/h (with load up to 9.5 km/h) and can handle loads up to 2500 kg. The foldable stand-on platform facilitates flexible operation; folded in, it reduces the space requirement so that the operator is able to manoeuvre in confined spaces without any problems.
The workplace on the tiller-controlled truck was adapted to the requirements of the operator and various potential applications. Generous space for the operator and the ability to steer the truck from both sides give him a comfortable sideways or frontal position. The high backrest with integrated handle provides additional protection. "We want the operator to feel good on our truck", says Oliver Hiekel, Head of Product Management for tiller controlled trucks. "A generous inside with optimum safety is an important factor."
Added to a smoothly cushioned stand-on platform is the "ShockProtect" sprung drive unit. This patented system completely protects the stand-on platform against all impacts. The result: It relieves pressure from the operator's back and allows for significantly less wear on the chassis and all technical components. Sprung and cushioned support wheels connected via a ProTracLink coupling rocker make the new ERE 225 even safer in all travel situations and complements the well-tried Jungheinrich CurveControl. Depending on the steering angle, the latter automatically reduces the truck's speed on corners.
Steering movements are safely and quickly relayed
The new ERE 225 is fitted with electric tiller steering as standard, which ensures precise and effortless steering of the truck. CurveControl, as well as progressive steering when the tiller has to be locked by only about 70° for a 90° corner, facilitates safe travel forward and on corners. Due to its compact shape (without tiller arm), tiller movements are safely and quickly relayed. The operating elements have a clear colour system and key buttons are ergonomically arranged so as to assist intuitive operation. A height-adjustable tiller is available as an option. The innovative operating concept not only allows fatigue-free and ergonomic operation over the entire shift, but also ensures safe travel forward and in reverse. The symmetric arrangement of the operator's workplace also facilitates comfortable handling for both right-handed and left-handed operators. Many depositing facilities and a special paper holder round off the cockpit of the new ERE 225.
3-phase AC technology, as well as the SpeedControl system, on the new Jungheinrich pedestrian pallet truck ensures safe and above all energy saving operating characteristics. The speed indicated on the travel switch is maintained in every travel situation, including upward and downward gradients. In case of unintentional rolling on a ramp or incline, the ERE 225 brakes automatically. The regenerative braking on deceleration also feeds energy back into the battery.
Long service life even in the hardest applications
The service-friendly construction of the new truck ensures long-term reduction of operating costs. The one-piece motor cover, as well as the detachable side panels, are all attached without screws to facilitate easy access to all components.
High battery capacities up to 465 Ah and excellent energy efficiency produce long operating times for the ERE 225. "Twelve years experience with 3-phase AC technology are clearly measurable in the test results of this truck series", says Hiekel.
Jungheinrich ranks among the world's leading companies in the material handling equipment, warehousing and material flow engineering sectors. The company is a logistics service provider with manufacturing operations, which offers its customers a comprehensive range of forklift trucks, shelving systems, services and consulting covering the entire field of intra-logistics. Jungheinrich shares are traded on all German stock exchanges.
