Hyster can help you handle hazardous, heavy, and bulky loads in the chemicals and plastics industry with its tough materials handling solutions. The Hyster® range of forklifts and attachments may also help boost your productivity and sustainability.
Materials handling in the chemicals and plastics industry is diverse and complex. This sector produces a wide range of products, and materials handling equipment plays a role in manufacturing and storage operations. With this comes some specific challenges, such as:
- Handling hazardous substances that require special care and safety measures, such as corrosive liquids or powders.
- Handling loads in explosive environments.
- Dealing with heavy, bulky, and irregularly shaped loads that can be difficult to transport and store.
- Managing inventory and storage space efficiently and cost-effectively while operating in limited space environments.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and health regulations and standards.
- Working in storage environments that may be predominantly outdoors and exposed to the elements.
These challenges can affect your productivity, profitability, and sustainability. That’s why you need a reliable lift truck supplier that can provide tough solutions.
Hyster forklifts for handling chemicals and plastics
Designed to enhance performance, efficiency, safety, and comfort, Hyster’s wide selection of lift trucks and materials handling equipment are well suited to arduous chemical applications.
Solutions to support operators include:
- Hyster Dynamic Stability System (DSS) is one of the many options available with the Hyster H2.0-3.5A lift trucks. It is a system that helps improve stability, reduce the risk of tip-over, and reinforce correct operation.
- Operator assistance features such as Dynamic Pedestrian Awareness Lights, work lights, Red or Blue pedestrian awareness lights/lines, camera systems and load weight systems assist operators to support best practice.
- Hyster Spacesaver internal combustion lift trucks are narrower and shorter for specific, space limited operations while still providing lift capacities ranging from 2 to 7 tonnes.
- The Hyster Tracker wireless asset management system monitors and tracks the performance, usage, maintenance, and location of your equipment. It also enables you to restrict access to trained operators, supporting site safety policies.
Hyster forklift attachments for versatility
Hyster also offers a variety of attachments and accessories that can support accurate handling of loads in chemicals and plastics applications. At the same time, these options may help enhance the versatility and functionality of your lift trucks. For example:
- Drum clamps that can securely grip and rotate drums of various sizes and shapes.
- Bale clamps that can handle baled products such as synthetic fibres.
- Fork positioners that can adjust the width of the forks to suit different load sizes.
Forklifts adapted to the chemical handling environment
The chemicals and plastics industry presents a harsh environment for forklift and materials handling fleets. Sometimes, special solutions are needed to help keep operations moving. Here, Hyster has specially engineered options, such as:
- Zinc coated forks, chrome plated cylinder rods in the lift truck mast, and special primer paint to help protect against corrosive liquids
- A reversible hydraulic fan to regularly clear out residue deposits, and an air filter to reduce the intake of unwanted particles, can help operations reduce build ups of powder residue
- High cab options and swivel or rotating seat options can help provide visibility for operators handling tall loads, such as gas bottles
- ATEX compliant forklift trucks providing solutions in applications with EX zones, such as where solvents, powders, and gases are present, meeting the requirements of the ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive for Equipment
Tough electric forklifts support sustainability
Many chemical and plastics applications have an increased emphasis on emission reduction and green initiatives. Hyster can support those looking to switch from Internal Combustion Engine forklifts to Electric alternatives. As well as eliminating exhaust emissions, businesses may find that Hyster Electric Lift Trucks also require less maintenance, produce less noise and heat, and cope better with dusty environments.
Hyster lithium-ion forklifts are also a strong choice for chemical and plastics operations. Lithium-ion batteries have a useful life up to 3 times longer than lead acid decreasing recycling waste. With reduced charging time and lower energy usage, Hyster lithium-ion lift trucks can also be charged quickly during breaks, supporting efficiency.
Transform your chemicals and plastics industry fleet with Hyster
These are just a few examples of how Hyster solutions can overcome the materials handling challenges in chemicals and plastics businesses. There are many more.
The global network of Hyster dealers also provides local support and expertise to support your chemical industry application with specific requirements, whether you need special solutions, parts, repairs, maintenance, or rental services.
Hyster dealers can also provide comprehensive support and service to keep your fleet running smoothly and efficiently. Whether you need to evaluate and assess your existing equipment, find the best financing options, get customised attachments or specialised equipment, or train your drivers and operators, Hyster dealers can assist you with all aspects of fleet management. They can also monitor and report on your truck usage and service history, and help you optimise your fleet performance. With Hyster, you can rest assured that you have a partner who cares about your success.
Contact your dealer today to find out how we can help you overcome your challenges and improve efficiencies in your chemicals and plastics materials handling operations.
