A few hundred lift truck accidents are unfortunately reported in Pomona each and every year. Operator training is not sufficient to lessen the number of incidents, suffice to say, although, it is certainly amongst the most important parts. Obviously, the right method to preventing lift truck mishaps is having the organization and company involved, as well as combining the efforts of every individual in the facility.
Toyota has implemented the SAS or System of Active Stability, that is technology derived from the automotive technology. The SAS could electrically monitor and control lift truck operations. This system is very important for helping lessen the chance of accidents from occurring. When the SAS system senses any type of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the correct controller. The Active Mast Function Controller and the Active Control Rear Stabilizer help to prevent accidents or injuries happening by adding stability.
Toyota's SAS system is a patented technology that is able to sense various things that can cause potential lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS immediately locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this situation occurs, the stability footprint of the forklift changes from triangular in shape to a rectangular shape, resulting in more stability. The result is an immediate stability and greatly lessens the chance of a lateral overturn from happening.
When the equipment detects instability happening, the SAS engages instantly. Next, the rear axle becomes stabilized when the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged. This creates the lateral stability the equipment requires to help reduce the possibility of lateral tip-overs from occurring.
Similar to the active rear stabilizer control, the active mast function controller uses the same technologies. Its function is to detect the numerous factors which can result in a potential longitudinal instability. Whenever the SAS controller senses potential longitudinal instability from happening, 2 systems become engaged to help decrease the possibilities of forward and rearward tip-over situations from happening: the rear tilt speed control and the forward tilt angle control.
The machinery forward tilt angle control could sense the mast height and load weight, the will override the operator's manual control automatically. It will also limit the forward tilt which will lessen the chances of spilling or forward tipping. These safety mechanisms are in place to help the operator stay safe.
The Rear Tilt Speed Control uses the same load sensors and same mast height sensors to govern the mast's reverse tilt speed to half. This really reduces the possibilities of having the lift truck tilt backwards or spilling unsecured cargo.