I N F O R M AT IO N, NEW S AND SUPPORT
Innovations
InterPhex Edition April 2015
Investment in process machinery can be realized swiftly when combined with the right Materials Handling Solution.
The PML500/25 has been designed to address health and safety concerns of the workforce in distribution and logistics centres. Further options are available on request. FEATURES OF THE UNIT • Innovative drive system
Effortless order picking in warehouse & distribution centres The Palamatic Move&Lift (PML500/25) has been designed to assist the operator assemble batches or order pick in warehouse and distribution centres with effortless ease making light work of heavy everyday tasks. The PML500/25 has a 1100lb (500kg) capacity to transfer pallets of materials which have been made into a batch or an order of materials. The PML500/25 is equipped with touch sensors which go where the operator wants without having to press a button, flip a lever, or steer a traditional rudder. The operator does not even have to change their normal stride as the machine will go where the operator wishes and stop when the operator wants, also without having to press a brake, hit a button or reverse a paddle. The drive unit is programmable to speeds of a fast walk right down to inching precision for delicate or high value tasks.
April 2015 - Palamatic Innovations
The PML500/25 drive is proven in rugged outdoor street environments and has a range of up to 10 miles between charges. Different wheels are available to suit the required environment. The PML500/25 is equipped with a Palamatic Lite tube lifter to effortlessly lift parcels, packages, boxes, drums, or finished goods up to 55lb (25kg). The operator drives the PML500/25 to the station to pick a package and turns on the vacuum pump, the operator can then effortlessly pick the package and place onto the pallet. The vacuum pump is then turned off and the operator drives to the next picking point.
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Compact footprint
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Low maintenance sealed drive and battery system
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Single phase electricity charger
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Flexible options for picking different types of package
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Different weight capacities
BENEFITS TO THE CUSTOMER • Simple for the operator to use •
Requires only 5 minutes of training
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Can be used in narrow aisles
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Turns 360 degrees within its own footprint
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Easy manoeuvrability
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Full charge takes approximately 8 hours
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Different objects up to 55lb (25kg) can be lifted by any operator - different weight capacities are available
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Full pallets up to 1100lb (500kg) can be transported by any operator effortlesslycan be transported by any operator effortlessly
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