The regulation of the Minister of Labor and Social Policy regarding Occupational Health and Safety during manual transport work, in force since April 22, 2009, clearly defines the methods of moving objects along with their permissible weight.
– In accordance with the adopted arrangements, one person may transport a load with a maximum weight not exceeding 450 kg using a pallet truck – says Tomasz Sobczak from STILL – Furthermore, the common practice of pulling objects above this weight by two or more employees has been prohibited. According to the same regulation, moving such heavy goods should be done with the help of an electric horizontal transport truck.
Electric pallet trucks should be found in every warehouse where goods over 450 kg are transported. Since their operation involves great responsibility, it is worth purchasing a model equipped with systems that increase work safety, while also being easy to operate, ergonomic, and functional.
These features are met by the ECU electric pallet truck – a practical proposal from STILL. Its solid housing is made of materials characterized by high resistance to cracks and various types of deformation. Furthermore, to increase safety, the designers at STILL equipped the ECU with two independent braking systems – a counter-current brake and an electromagnetic emergency brake, which releases automatically when the tiller is in the appropriate position. In addition, practical functions that improve the warehouse worker’s comfort have not been forgotten. One of them is the ability to adjust the tiller to the needs of both right- and left-handed people. Thanks to its ergonomic shapes and practical control buttons, operating the ECU is more comfortable and functional. Furthermore, the belly switch located in the tiller head prevents the operator from being crushed – in emergency situations, it automatically switches to forward travel.
Another significant advantage of the ECU is its cost-effectiveness – it can have a maintenance-free gel battery with a built-in charger, which reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs. Additionally, the control system itself contributes to savings, as it enables energy recovery when the travel switch is released, i.e., during regenerative braking. The ECU model is a model example of a truck used for basic horizontal transport tasks, which will work well in both small, narrow, and large spaces.