A few hundred lift truck accidents are unfortunately reported within Hayward each year. Operator training is not enough to lessen the number of incidents, enough to say, although, it is definitely one of the most important parts. Obviously, the best method to avoiding lift truck accidents is having the organization and company involved, as well as combining the efforts of everybody in the facility.
Toyota has implemented the SAS or System of Active Stability, which is technology derived from the automotive technology. The SAS is capable of electrically monitoring and controlling forklift operations. This specific system is really vital for helping reduce the chance of mishaps from occurring. When the SAS system senses any type of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the proper controller. Both the Active Control Rear Stabilizer and the Active Mast Function Controller help to avoid accidents or injuries occurring by adding stability.
The patented technology offered by Toyota's SAS system is in place to detect numerous factors that cause possible lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS instantly locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this situation happens, the stability footprint of the lift truck changes from triangular in shape to a rectangular shape, resulting in an increase in stability. The result is an instant stability and really lessens the chance of a lateral overturn from happening.
The SAS system engages immediately, once the machine detects the occurrence of instability. After that, the rear axle becomes stabilized when the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged. This creates the lateral stability the machinery requires to help reduce 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 things which result in possible longitudinal instability. When the SAS controller detects potential longitudinal instability from occurring, 2 systems become engaged to help reduce the chances of rearward and forward tip-over situations from occurring: the rear tilt speed control and the forward tilt angle control.
The machines 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 that will reduce the possibilities of forward tipping or spilling. These safety devices are in place to help the operator be safe.
The Rear Tilt Speed Control uses the same mast height sensors and same load sensors to govern the mast's reverse tilt speed to half. This really decreases the chances of having the lift truck tilt backwards or spilling unsecured loads.