Several hundred forklift accidents are sadly reported within Chula Vista each and every year. Operator training is not sufficient to decrease the number of incidents, enough to say, though, it is certainly amongst the most important components. Obviously, the best method to avoiding forklift accidents is having the business and organization 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 is capable of electrically controlling and monitoring lift truck operations. This particular system is essential for helping lessen the risk of accidents from occurring. Whenever the SAS system detects any type of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the correct controller. The Active Control Rear Stabilizer and the Active Mast Function Controller help to prevent injuries or accidents occurring by adding stability.
The patented technology provided by Toyota's SAS system is in place to detect numerous factors that lead to potential lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS instantly locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this situation occurs, the stability footprint of the forklift changes from triangular in shape to a rectangular shape, resulting in more stability. The outcome is an instant stability and really lessens the possibility of a lateral overturn from happening.
The SAS system engages instantly, once the machinery senses the occurrence of instability. After that, the rear axle becomes stabilized when the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged. This creates the lateral stability the equipment requires to help lessen 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 utilizes the same patented technology to detect many factors which result in potential longitudinal instability. Whenever the SAS controller detects possible longitudinal instability from occurring, 2 systems become engaged to help lessen the chances of forward and rearward tip-over situations from happening: the rear tilt speed control and the forward tilt angle control.
The machines forward tilt angle control is able to sense the load weight and mast height, the will override the operator's manual control automatically. It would also limit the forward tilt that will lessen the chances of spilling or forward tipping. All these safety mechanisms are in place to help the operator stay 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 greatly lessens the chances of having the forklift tilt backwards or spilling unsecured loads.