Superlift South Inc. introduced a new coil handler and heavy-duty pallet truck line for the steel industry.
The coil handler is rated for loads up to 40,000 lb. Superlift says most coils moved on a shop floor run from around 14,000 lb to 40,000 lb, so their walk-behind machine will handle most coils at floor level, with one operator, without tying up an overhead crane or a forklift.
Adjustable positioning roll flaps cradle the coil in transit while tapered forks spot it without damage. The all-steel chassis carries a high-torque AC drive—single or dual—with power steering, electric braking, and a programmable Curtis controller. It is powered by 24-V, 400 Ah battery with 3-kW drive and 3-kW lift motors, in walk-behind or walkie rider versions.
The Hercules heavy-duty electric pallet trucks come in seven ratings, from 8,000 lb to 35,000 lb, with custom fork lengths and widths, application-specific battery packages, and power-assisted steering on selected models.
