A few hundred lift truck mishaps are sadly reported in Temecula every year. Operator training is not enough to lessen the number of incidents, suffice to say, although, it is certainly one of the most important components. Clearly, the right method to avoiding forklift accidents is having the organization and company involved, in addition to combining the efforts of everybody in the facility.
Toyota has applied the SAS or System of Active Stability, that is technology derived from the automotive technology. The SAS could electrically monitor and control lift truck operations. This specific system is really vital for helping reduce the possibility of mishaps from occurring. When the SAS system detects any kind of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the proper controller. The Active Mast Function Controller and the Active Control Rear Stabilizer help to prevent injuries or accidents occurring by adding stability.
Toyota's SAS system is a patented technology that could sense various things that may result in potential lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS immediately locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this particular situation occurs, the stability footprint of the lift truck changes to a rectangular in shape from a triangular in shape, resulting in an increase in stability. The outcome is an instant stability and greatly reduces the possibility of a lateral overturn from occurring.
The SAS system engages instantly, once the equipment detects the occurrence of instability. Next, the rear axle becomes stabilized when the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged. This creates the lateral stability the machine needs to help decrease the chance 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 many things which lead to potential longitudinal instability. Whenever the SAS controller senses potential longitudinal instability from occurring, 2 systems become engaged to help lessen the chances of forward and rearward tip-over accidents from happening: the rear tilt speed control and the forward tilt angle control.
The Forward Tilt Angle Control would sense load weight and mass height, then automatically override the operator's manual control and limit forward tilt to decrease the possibility of tipping the lift truck forward or spilling a load. 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 lessens the possibilities of spilling unsecured loads or having the forklift tilt backwards.