A new range of on-board load monitoring and weighing systems for Forklift trucks has been introduced by RDS.

This continues the use of appropriate technology for the advancement of on-board weighing, the company has said, noting that the new equipment is competitively priced, easy to use and requires no periodic re-calibration these systems are ideal for load weighing in distribution centre, yard and warehouse environments or for check-weighing incoming/outgoing goods.

A hydraulic load sensor is used to measure the increase in system pressure and the Liftalert informs the operator of load capacity as a percentage of the preset maximum. When this threshold is approached and at overload point an alarm will sound to further inform the operator of load status.


This helps the driver to avoid potential tip-over, increasing the safety of the forklift and surrounding warehouse.

The Liftlog 100 is a progression of the Liftalert's functionality. Alongside the overload warning alarms, it also displays the load as a live weight. This permits the operator to safely load vehicles and storage systems without risk of exceeding the permitted weight capacity.

There is also a multiple channel weighing option for use with different attachments or for different products or customers. With enhanced software features it permits dynamic 'on the move' weighing for fast operation. It too has an overload alarm option and adds a printer function as a further enhancement.

To enhance the warnings to the operator, an optional external audible alarm is available and also a visual load indication light bar to signal current load status giving further and immediate visual indication to the operator and supervisor.

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