Yale rolls out a variety of new products and fuel sources

A walkie powered by lithium ion batteries, very narrow aisle products, an automated tow tractor and fuel cell battery replacement packs are among the new products on display at Yale Materials Handling Corp. (Booth 1003).

With a 25% smaller battery compartment, the MPB045VG lithium-ion walkie pallet truck is more maneuverable inside delivery trucks and retail stores. The battery is UL certified and is backed by a five-year warranty.

As another battery alternative, Nuvera hydrogen fuel cells require no alterations to the standard lift truck, can be fully refueled in two minutes and always perform like a fully charged battery, according to David McNeill, manager of product strategy for Yale.

“Customers continue to have issues with lead-acid batteries,” McNeill said. “Instead of dealing with extra equipment or the labor and costs associated with lead-acid, customers can break free of those constraints with our lithium ion and fuel cell options.”

The new very narrow aisle offering can be supported by Yale Aware RFID technology, which uses chips embedded in the floor to inform the lift truck about its environment. No two applications or aisles are the same, and the system can help avoid collisions with overhead obstacles or control speed at the ends of aisles.

ProMat 2015 is scheduled to be held March 23-26, 2014 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete ProMat 2015 coverage.