Kalmar is introducing a collision warning system for its manually operated straddle carrier portfolio, which will be available as an optional add-on for new machines and a retrofit upgrade for existing machines.
Kalmar said the new system increases safety by providing the driver with both visible and audible warnings when there is a risk of collision, giving them more time to react to potential hazards.
“These timely warnings help to prevent or reduce the severity of collisions and also reduce stress on the driver by helping them to remain alert and attentive at all times,” highlighted Kalmar.
In addition to detecting obstacles in the machine’s path or blindspots, the system also warns the driver if the spreader is too low when the machine is approaching a container stack.
“The driver remains in full control of the machine at all times,” noted the company.
Jeroka Alanko, senior manager of Product Management at Kalmar, commented, “Safety is one of the core design principles at Kalmar, and we are constantly striving to introduce new features and functionalities that will enable our customers to increase their operational safety. The collision warning system will help our customers to make machine operation safer and improve overall terminal safety as well as reduce repair costs and extend equipment lifetime.”
