Reach Assembly & Carriage
Both the carriage and the reach assembly receive lots of stress throughout a normal work shift. In order to make sure that the truck keeps production levels high, high durability of these items are absolutely necessary. Yale reach devices are engineered using heavy-duty components for durability and long life. The reach assembly is cushioned at the end of the stroke for great durability and better operator ergonomics. Also, superior visibility is provided with the optimal hose routing and the open carriage design.
The Reach Assembly Rear Carrier offers rigidity and durability by being mounted on angled load rollers so as to resist side to side forces. Additionally, the stronger inner frame assembly helps to endure vibration and shocks while handling load. The side weldments on the thick inner frame have also been designed for durability.
The Reach Arm Mechanism is made up of tapered roller bearings at reach mechanism pivot points. The pivot points help to reduce the motion side to side and the twisting of the reach assembly in rough tasks. In order to decrease carriage twisting, dual reach cylinders are mounted. There are major pivot points that have grease fittings in order to ensure longer service life by providing lubrication.
Routed through a flexible track in order to lessen potential damage and binding are a variety of hoses and wires. The carriage is another important component. There is Reduced Carriage Travel Speed offered with Carriage Extended option in order to stop high speed travel with the reach assembly extended. This helps to reduce stress on the reach mechanism itself.
Mast
A vital part to both the operator's confidence and the truck's overall uptime come from the mast's durability and rigidity. This is especially true at the tall lift heights where the reach trucks operate. The mast has to be rigid enough to endure any twisting caused by the truck's motion or any off-center loading issues. The mast should be sure it can lower and rise in a smooth way with minimum consumption of power.