The Linde Safety Pilot is not just an indicating instrument though: If drivers are working in critical areas or if operating errors occur, they receive a visual and acoustic warning, and the truck control unit also actively intervenes and regulates the truck functions. For example, if a forklift truck driver wishes to place a load on the shelf and is approaching the load capacity limit, the lifting speed is reduced. If the forklift truck driver continues to lift the load and reaches the maximum load capacity, the truck is deactivated and safety-critical lifting and tilting functions are disabled.

The driving speed is managed in the same way, according to the load, lift height, tilt angle and load centre of gravity distance. In other words, the speed of the truck is decreased continuously if the driver lifts the load while driving.

If forklift truck drivers are working in critical areas or if operating errors occur, they receive a visual and acoustic warning from the Linde Safety Pilot, and the truck control unit also actively intervenes and regulates the truck functions.

The technology behind the driver assistance system relies on sensors that measure data at different points on the truck and then forward this information to the truck control unit. An electronic load capacity diagram – the cornerstone of the Linde Safety Pilot system – is thus created.

One solution — numerous functions
Greater protection against operating errors is just one of the advantages of the innovative Linde Safety Pilot system. The system also provides various comfort features that assist drivers with their work and offers them significant added value. The sub-menus detailed below can be called up via a rotary push-button mounted in the armrest underneath the operating lever:

Lift height preselector for precise control of the lift height at the touch of a button
Lifting limits for preventing collision damage to ceilings or gates
Lowering limits for preventing noise and for protecting the fork arms against wear
Load scale with a practical load addition function — for identifying the payload on a truck, for instance