Forklift truck travel speed can be a major contributor to transport related accidents in the workplace. To help companies control speed in specific areas, heightening safety without slowing down the entire operation, Transmon Engineering has developed the Zone Speed Savure.

"Limiting or controlling travelling speeds onsite not only heightens safety levels, it also helps to reduce fuel consumption and minimise damage to stock, racking or the equipment, enhancing overall cost efficiency" Paul Sercombe of Leicester based Transmon Engineering explains. "Larger operations often have various speed limits across one site, and require a speed control system that can be automatically triggered according to the truck's position".

Transmon's Zone Speed Savure uses RFID Active tags, which signal the speed limiter, only when required. A hard wired fixed proximity transceiver is fitted to the truck, which detects the RFID tags, strategically placed to create a low speed zone. On entering a restricted zone the speed limiter is activated and the truck speed is controlled. As the truck leaves the area, the driver has the option of selecting high speed mode, which means the operator is always in control and makes a conscious choice to select an appropriate speed. The Zone Speed Savure can help a site to adhere to safety regulations, without compromising productivity levels where a speed limit is not required.

This Zoning system is particularly useful for operations with pedestrianised areas, long distances to travel or for specialist applications that require minimal movement or activity around high risk products. It also reduces the level of speed supervision required, allowing both Managers and Operators to focus more on other important elements of the operation.

"Restricted speed enables a driver to concentrate on the operation and keep better control of the vehicle. It also enhances pedestrians' safety around forklift trucks by allowing more time to avoid potential accidents" Paul continues. "The Zone Speed Savure brings the added benefit of sustained efficiency, and can in some cases enhance the level of productivity".

About Transmon

 

Transmon are the world leaders in designing, manufacturing, supplying and installing integrated modular systems predominantly within the Materials Handling Sector.

        

Transmon is a privately owned independent UK Company based in the Midlands. Transmon continue to work with OEMs, Distributors, Dealers as well as end users of Materials Handling Equipment. Transmon work to offer practical, cost effective standard and bespoke solutions.

        

Transmon Company structure incorporates Development & Software departments, allowing Transmon to be innovative and flexible, creating increased and more intelligent products that will allow Transmon to take our customer base forward for the years to come.