[Nhcoll-l] heavy lifting in compactor aisles

Tue Sep 11 10:59:26 EDT 2012

Hi Logan,
We just purchased a machine based on similar constraints. Having installed compactor shelving in our new space, we knew at full build out our aisles would be only 9' wide. Surveying collegues, we looked at a number of products but decided on a Linde R-16 mast forward reach truck (http://www.lmh-na.com/p_115.php). It is a cross between a counter balance and a straddle fork lift. It does have outriggers but shorter than most straddle trucks. This was important as the outriggers could not go under the shelving, due to the carriages.

Our truck can travel in our freight elevator as including the battery it weighs roughly 6,000 lbs. While this may exclude it for you, I am told this is on the lighter side for a machine of this sort. It can lift 3,500 lbs at full mast forward position. (In most manufacturers' "reach" trucks sold in the US, just the forks extend outwards, our whole mast extends out.) Having just completed the certification training yesterday, I can tell you that 3,500 is the max capability @ 24" load center, but dependant various factors it could be less. We rented a R-16 for a month, to verify it would work in Paleo for our needs. We also purchased a boom to use with the lift, that has been used successfully to remove a large field jacket from the back of a pickup. It is a nice machine to drive, moving very tightly.

Exhibits was also in on the decision as they too would be using it. We looked for a machine that could enter a trailer to retrieve exhibition deliveries. We understand that this truck will not serve all of exhibits needs, but it will many day to day needs.

It is built in Germany and took more than 6 mos. to receive. It is on the pricier side, but the best machine we could find to do what we need it to do. I am told there is another company, Jungheinrich, that makes a similar product. Let me know if you have further questions, happy to help,
Janaki

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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] heavy lifting in compactor aisles

Hi All,

Please respond on list as this is an important issue for many.

Thanks,

Janet

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Department of Natural History - Palaeobiology
Royal Ontario Museum
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>>> "Dietrich, Elizabeth" 09/11/12 7:48 AM >>>
Yes, I?ve already responded requesting aisle width.

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Hi Logan

Am copying this to Liz Dietrich our Facilities Manager for the SI Museum Support Center. The MSC faced a similar situation in it's fluid storage pod, so Liz may be able to help you.

Cathy
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] heavy lifting in compactor aisles
Hello,
On behalf of Logan Ivy, Earth Sciences Collections Manager at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science:

The Denver Museum of Natures & Science is building a new collections facility and almost all of the storage will be on compactors.  The Earth Science part of the collection contains some large dinosaur specimens that are only safely moved with machinery, such as pallet jacks and forklifts.  Because of elevator capacity and aisle width constraints, we will not be able to use a standard electric forklift in the area where the dinosaurs will be placed on the compactor shelves.  Since the carriages for the compactors ride just above the floor, there is no room to use the lighter forklifts with wheeled feet projecting out in front.  We need something that lifts about 1200 lbs., has a flat front, and weighs less that about 5,000 lbs., preferably powered.  We are asking the community if anyone has had to deal with a similar problem with compactorized shelves bearing heavy specimens and how they solved the problems.   The industry makes fairly light weight forklifts that you walk behind and control with a pull down yoke, but there may be other solutions out there we have not thought of yet.

Thank you

Logan Ivy
Collections Manager
Earth Sciences
Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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