Forklift truck warning device
A number of the UK’s largest building products suppliers now operate forklift trucks equipped with RCS Overload warning devices from RAVAS Europe. This safety device sounds a warning alarm when the load on the forks exceeds a preset limit, assisting the driver in avoiding potentially dangerous overload situations.
A wide range of trucks from 1.6 ton to 12 ton counter-balance, articulating and multi-directional lift trucks have all been fitted with RAVAS RCS Overload systems. The RCS Overload is a simple and affordable safety system for forklift trucks, with an audible alarm that goes off when the weight on the forks exceeds a preset limit. The alarm only switches off once the load reduces below the limit again. A sensor detects when the second stage of the mast is reached, allowing the system to operate at higher lifting heights as well. It helps the driver to avoid overloading his truck, or overloading customer vans and trailers.
Oil field service provider Schlumberger recently purchased 200 RCS Overloads for forklifts at sites in countries all over Asia and the Middle East.
