Higher pick rates, ergonomic working, better protection for employees: these are just some of the advantages of the new V08 vertical order picker from Linde Material Handling. The device enables regular order picking up to 2.80 metres reach height and helps logistics managers to keep the costs of labour-intensive picking processes under control.

In many warehouses, more and more goods have to be picked in ever shorter times. Often one shelf level is not sufficient, so that goods are stored not only next to each other but also on top of each other. Up to a height of 1.60 metres it is quite comfortable to work with a medium lift order picker. But as soon as it goes beyond that, the work becomes uncomfortable, strenuous - and inefficient for employees.

In the new V08 vertical order picker from Linde Material Handling, not only the driver's platform but also the load-carrying part of the device moves upwards. The operator can immediately place the goods removed from the rack on the forks and continue to the next picking position. "This makes for greater efficiency when employees regularly pick from the first and second levels," says Eloïse Lévêque, product manager at Linde Material Handling.

Since companies pick in very different ways, there are two models:

- On the Linde V08-01, the driver's platform and forks are permanently connected - and the operator has direct access to the load handling section. This allows bulky or heavy products to be pushed onto the pallet or roller container without lifting them from the rack. For tight spaces with tight curves, there is the version with short load arms and 700 kg load capacity (with 500 millimetre load centre). The version with longer load arms and 1,000 kg load capacity provides greater stability.

- The second model, the Linde V08-02, has an additional lift with 800 kg load capacity. This enables the operator to raise the forks independently of the operator's platform in order to place the goods removed from the rack at a comfortable height on the pallet.

Ergonomics for productivity

All Linde Material Handling low- and medium-lift order pickers follow the same operating philosophy. This makes it easier for employees to switch between the different types of equipment. The operating concept includes the new height-adjustable Linde steering wheel with toggle switches to control the direction of travel. The switches for raising and lowering the driver platform and initial lift (on the V08-02) are located in the centre of the steering wheel. Advantage: The employee can steer the vehicle with one hand. The control platform can also be lowered by foot switch while driving - this saves even more time.

A colour multifunctional display in the dashboard provides an overview of all important operating data with large numbers and symbols. The tailor-made fleet management system Linde:connect with optional cloud solution and improved access to service and battery components also ensure higher productivity.

With the new models, customers not only achieve higher handling performance, but also more health and safety at work. The visually optimised vehicle design gives the operator a better overview. Additional features such as side barriers, an additional handrail for safe standing when reversing, a ram protection system integrated into the front of the chassis or the assistance system Linde Curve Control for automatic speed reduction in curves are available as options.
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