Several hundred forklift mishaps are sadly reported within Rancho Cucamonga each year. Operator training is not enough to lessen the number of incidents, enough to say, though, it is certainly among the most vital parts. Obviously, the best method to preventing lift truck accidents is having the business and organization involved, as well as combining the efforts of everyone in the facility.
Toyota applies the SAS or System of Active Stability. This technology originated from automotive technology. The SAS is capable of electrically monitoring and controlling lift truck operations. This system is really important for helping reduce the risk of mishaps from occurring. When the SAS system senses any type of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the correct controller. The Active Mast Function Controller and the Active Control Rear Stabilizer help to avoid injuries or accidents happening by adding stability.
Toyota's SAS system is a patented technology that could sense various things which could cause possible lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS immediately locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this situation happens, the forklift's stability footprint changes from triangular in shape to a rectangular shape, resulting in more stability. The result is an immediate stability and really lessens the likelihood of a lateral overturn from occurring.
Once the machine detects instability happening, the SAS engages instantly. After that, the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged and the rear axle becomes stabilized. This creates the lateral stability the equipment requires to help lessen the risk of lateral tip-overs from occurring.
The active mast function operates like the active rear stabilizer control. The active mast function controller system uses the same patented technology to sense numerous factors that result in possible longitudinal instability. Whenever the SAS controller senses potential longitudinal instability from happening, 2 systems become engaged to help lessen the chances of forward and rearward tip-over accidents from occurring: the forward tilt angle control and the rear tilt speed control.
The equipment forward tilt angle control can detect the load weight and mast height, the will override the operator's manual control automatically. It would also limit the forward tilt which will lessen the possibilities of spilling or forward tipping. All these safety mechanisms are in place to help the operator stay safe.
Utilizing the same mast height sensors and load sensors, the rear tilt speed control is designed to govern the mast's reverse tilt speed to half. This greatly reduces the chances of spilling unsecured cargo or having the forklift tilt backwards.