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Tube ProducTs InTernaTIonal January 2014
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A sideloader from Bulmor Industries
Pipeline to forklift success
Wavin is a total solutions provider in the
sector of plastic pipes and fittings for
the building, construction and utilities
industries.
With offices in 29 countries the company
offers solutions above and below ground
for aspects such as hot and cold tap
water, surface heating and cooling, soil
and waste, rainwater management and
last-mile telecom.
Because of the length and weight of
the tubes, the flow of materials within
the plants is a major challenge, and
throughout Europe Wavin relies on
sideloaders from Bulmor Industries to
meet the specialist need of safe and
proper handling of the huge quantities
of piping involved.
As a typical local example, two Bulmor
60s were put in to service at Wavin’s
premises in Durham, UK. These
robust, diesel-powered trucks pick up
the various pipes from the production
facility and either take them to the
storage area or load them directly on to
lorries for immediate dispatch.
One of the side loaders is equipped with
a telescopic spreader beam for very
long pipes. The operator can simply
adjust the beam via a joystick in the
cabin and the truck can safely lift and
transport pipes from 6 to 18m in length.
When empty, the spreader is retracted
to give the truck a compact profile. The
high ground clearance, long wheelbase
and manoeuvrability combine for overall
constant safety for the operator, load
and truck.
The Bulmor sideloader concept also
offers a solution for handling and
transporting heavy material on ground
conditions that are not ideal. Using
side loaders with four large wheels
minimises damage on asphalt and non-
paved sites.
The combined weight of truck and load
rests safely on the four wide wheels
whilst travelling. This is important when
curving, accelerating and braking. The
operator always faces the direction of
travel and has all-round vision.
When picking up or setting down the
load, the long wheelbase ensures
stability, even when the cargo is lifted
off centre, ensuring compliance with
the appropriate health and safety
legislation.
bulmor Industries GmbH & co KG
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Austria
