Fork Positioner with SmartFork®
KAUP Fork Positioners with hook-on or bolt-on forks can be supplied with SmartFork® sensors from Vetter.
We will be happy to give you a consultation and configure the optimum system for your application.
SmartFork® - The advantages
✔ Improve visibility - even with loaded cargo
✔ Higher level of safety - for staff and goods
✔ Reduce damages - through improved visibility and intelligent sensor technology
✔ Reduce costs - through less damage to goods and packaging
✔ Better ergonomics - full visibility without uncomfortable rotation of the head and the upper body
✔ Save time - through safe navigation when transporting goods and faster workflows
✔ Easy handling - intelligent sensors integrated in the forks make your work easier
The SmartFork® - applications at a glance
FrontCam: for best view ahead the load
Extension of the field of vision ahead the load | Sighting of carriers | Detecting persons / obstacles when the load is picked up | Targeting load carriers | Inclination display of the forks (spirit level function), horizontal alignment | Person detection
SideCam: for perfect view of the load
Easy and safe retraction in pallets | Improved lifting of loads | Reduced manoeuvring damages | Both forks in the camera field of view | Aiming along the fork | Unique, semi-integrated camera installation | Cable routing integrated into the fork | Significantly stronger and more durable solution compared to previous systems | Inclination display of the forks (spirit level function), horizontal alignment | Person detection
PremiumCam: for best view ahead and of the load
Combination of FrontCam and SideCam for best visibility on and ahead of the load | Automatic switching from side camera to front camera when storing or retrieving goods | Safe transport, even in unclear situations | Detection of distances or targeting pallets in great heights | Precise and easy entering into pallet pockets / the load carrier | Less damage to transported goods | Both camera perspectives
at a glance! Split screen with touch function | Inclination display of the forks (spirit level function), horizontal alignment | Person detection
EasySecure: Exact recognition of entry depth
Safe recognition of transverse or longitudinal pallet storage | Reaching the permissible entry depth is displayed | Lifting of cargo placed behind is prevented by slighty backing up the lift truck | Up to three firmly defined pallets can be picked up and stored independently | Up to three sensors per fork possible | Light sensor inside the fork tip | Display in the driver‘s cabin indicates the entry depth
Flash: Entry depth detection and warning function
Warning function (outer fork blade): Forks are visible from afar in dark and unclear environments | Entry depth function (inner fork blade): Display of entry depth for efficient and safe load pick-up | Reduction of accidents | Higher working safety | Displayed lengths and colours freely programmable
Laser: Precise and safe loading
Precise sighting of pallets and loads even with loaded cargo | Safe loading | Simple load pick-up in the warehouse | Less damage to the transported goods