Reach Assembly & Carriage
Both the reach assembly and the carriage receive lots of stress in a normal work shift. In order to make certain that the truck keeps production levels high, high durability of these things are definitely needed. Yale reach mechanisms are engineered utilizing heavy-duty parts for durability and long life. The reach assembly is cushioned at the end of the stroke for better operator ergonomics and great durability. In addition, excellent visibility is provided with the open carriage design and the optimal hose routing.
The Reach Assembly Rear Carrier provides durability and rigidity by being mounted on angled load rollers in order to resist side to side forces. In addition, the stronger inner frame assembly helps to withstand shocks and vibration during handling load. The side weldments on the thick inner frame have also been engineered for durability.
The Reach Arm Mechanism is made up of tapered roller bearings at reach mechanism pivot points. The pivot points help to reduce the movement side to side and the twisting of the reach assembly during rough tasks. In order to decrease carriage twisting, dual reach cylinders are mounted. There are major pivot points which have grease fittings in order to guarantee longer service life by providing lubrication.
Routed through a flexible track in order to lessen potential damage and binding are a variety of wires and hoses. The carriage is one more important part. There is Reduced Carriage Travel Speed offered with Carriage Extended option so as to prevent high speed travel with the reach assembly extended. This helps to decrease stress on the reach mechanism itself.
Mast
A crucial component to both the truck's overall uptime and the operator's confidence come from the mast's durability and rigidity. This is especially true at the tall lift heights where the reach trucks operate. The mast should be rigid enough to withstand any twisting caused by the truck's motion or any off-center loading problems. The mast needs to be sure it could rise and lower in a smooth manner with the least consumption of power.