Double benefits

A combination of two AC electric
powered Aisle-Masters fitted with
telescopic forks and a double-deep
storage system is reported
to be enabling Walkers
Transport to maximise use
of its warehousing
facilities in Leeds.

Specialising in the
express distribution of
palletised goods, Walkers
operates a VNA system –
4000 pallets are
accommodated in the
racking, and double deep storage is
central to achieving this density.
Lifting and positioning pallets to
the inside space of high racking can
take its toll on a forklift’s performance,
and until the Aisle-Masters
arrived, Walkers could not use the
very top, 7.6m beam for
double deep storage.

The powerful battery
and hydraulics as well
as the 3t, 8m mast fitted
to the Aisle-Masters
help to ensure every
space is occupied.

Operations are also
said to have been
speeded up.