SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that its
Trimble®
LOADRITE® L2180 on-board weighing system is now
available as a weight verification option for Hyster®
ReachStackers and Laden Container Handlers that are used in port,
terminal and intermodal freight operations. The new relationship is
part of an ongoing commitment from Hyster Company and Trimble to enable container handling customers
to meet Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements by verifying
container weights, while increasing efficiency and improving
productivity.
Trimble LOADRITE L2180 On-board Scales
The Trimble LOADRITE L2180 weighing system enables container
handling operators to meet SOLAS compliance regulations. It
verifies the weight of every container moved and provides accurate
information for logistics compliance and reporting. This
information can also be used to analyze container handling
operations for efficiency improvement and maintenance cost
reduction.
The L2180 scale provides the operator with container weight
information in the ReachStacker or Laden Container Handler's cab,
with accuracy typically within +/- 1 percent margin of error.
Support for Verified Gross Mass
Trimble LOADRITE L2180 scales are factory approved by Hyster as
an option for both new machines and existing fleets of ReachStacker
and Laden Container Handlers.
"The Trimble Loadrite L2180 has been introduced as a
retrofit option for Hyster ReachStackers and Laden Container
Handlers, which provides a reliable solution for customers under
the SOLAS requirements. By cooperating with Trimble, we can offer the weighing systems and
support to Hyster customers globally. The L2180 will maximize
efficiency in container weighing to obtain a verified gross mass
(VGM)," said Elmer Dammers, global
product manager for Big Trucks, Hyster.
Trusted Worldwide with over 10,000 L2180
Installations
Trimble recently reached a
significant milestone with the installation of its 10,000th
LOADRITE L2180 weighing system. Since its release in 2009, the
L2180 is one of the world's most popular on-board weighing systems.
"The 10,000th LOADRITE L2180 is another milestone that recognizes
LOADRITE scales are an industry standard," said Kevin Lai, manager of Trimble's On-board Weighing business.
"Customers around the world use LOADRITE products because their
operations depend on accuracy and reliability. The success of the
LOADRITE L2180 is built on tested and proven LOADRITE weighing
technology and supported by an experienced dealer network. Now the
L2180 is available for the specific needs of container weighing
applications on reachstacker and container handler machines."
SOLAS Compliance
The LOADRITE L2180 system has an optional upgrade to certify the
system as 'Legal for Trade' to meet SOLAS requirements. The system
has been evaluated and certified to meet national regulatory
requirements such as MID Class Y(b) and OIML R51 for traceable load
standards. Legal for Trade is only available in selected countries
including: European countries seeking consistency in legal
measurement who are members of WELMEC, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, and South
Africa.
Installation and Support
On-board scale installation will be performed by Trimble certified installers worldwide,
including calibration, training and support by the local Trimble
Authorized Dealer.
About Hyster
Hyster® is one of the leading global brands of
materials handling equipment and Hyster Company offers over 140
models of counterbalance trucks, warehouse and container handling
equipment. The company invests heavily in research and development
to ensure Hyster® products are at the forefront of the
materials handling industry providing maximum dependability and low
costs of ownership for demanding operations everywhere.
Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading worldwide lift
truck designer and manufacturer and is part of Hyster-Yale Group,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling,
Inc. (NYSE:HY). Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland,
Ohio, employ approximately 6,300 people worldwide.
Visit www.hyster.eu for further information.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way
the world works by delivering products and services that connect
the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning,
modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to
improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From
purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions,
Trimble software, hardware and
services are transforming a broad range of industries such as
mining, agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation
and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:
www.trimble.com.
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