TPi October 2011

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Lancer’s LQ 60 sideloader

Pipeline to forklift success Wavin is a 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.

The Lancer sideloader concept also offers a solution for handling and transporting heavy material on ground conditions that are not ideal. Using sideloaders 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 unparalleled stability even when the cargo is lifted off-centre. bulmor Technik GmbH – Austria sales@bulmor.com www.lancertrucks.com

Durham, UK premises. These robust and economical diesel-powered trucks pick up the various pipes from the production facility and either take them to the storage area or load them directly onto lorries for immediate dispatch. One of the sideloaders 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.

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 Lancer sideloaders to meet the specialist need of safe and proper handling of the huge quantities of piping involved.

As a typical local example, two Lancer LQ 60s were put in to service at Wavin’s

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