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What's New with Raymond Handling Solutions
January 2010
The new Model 4450 3-wheel sit-down counterbalanced truck from The Raymond Corporation is engineered for productivity, energy efficiency and enhanced performance in a variety of material handling applications.
Designed for smooth transport of products and stacking of pallets, the Model 4450 features a short head length that reduces turn radius, also making it ideal for tight spaces, such as those found in manufacturing, warehousing and on loading docks. The Model 4450 can handle capacities up to 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg).
As a standard feature, selectable travel speeds enable the Model 4450 operator to properly adjust the truck to the environment for enhanced productivity and better control. For example, an operator can easily reduce travel speeds while unloading a trailer and switch to higher speeds for long distance transport.
“The new Model 4450 features increased travel and lift speeds, and Raymond’s oil-cooled disc brakes for longer brake life and cost savings,” says Craig Curtis, Class I product manager for The Raymond Corporation. “For added flexibility, the Model 4450 allows for easier integration into mixed fleets through a common battery compartment. It also enables battery access from either side of the truck, making battery changes easier and faster.”
Additional productivity-enhancing features on the Model 4450 include:
• Raymond’s exclusive ACR System™ on both the drive and lift systems to ensure energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and provide consistent truck performance as the battery discharges
• An exclusive four-cylinder mast that eliminates the center free lift cylinder to allow operators to clearly see the load for more efficient travel, handling and stacking; and less product damage
• Speed reduction that decreases travel speed during turns
- How It’s Made® July 17, 2009 on the Science Channel
07/13/09
Greene, N.Y. — How is a Reach-Fork® truck made? Find out July 17, 2009, when The Raymond Corporation is featured on the Science Channel’s “How It’s Made®” television show.
The production team from “How It’s Made” visited Raymond’s Brantford, Ontario, manufacturing facility in August 2008 to film the manufacturing process of the Raymond® Reach-Fork truck. The team spent approximately nine hours capturing the process, from the bending of the sheet metal to assembling the electronics to wrapping the completed truck for shipping.
“Reach-Fork trucks are complex machines that feature state-of-the-art design and highquality parts and materials. They are core material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers across the globe,” says Jim Malvaso, Raymond’s president and CEO. “We are looking forward to sharing how Reach-Fork trucks are produced.” The Reach-Fork truck is the best-selling reach truck in North America and was first invented by Raymond in 1951. This project began in 1949 as an annual space-saving analysis and grew into the invention of a revolutionary, narrow aisle lift truck. Raymond’s current Reach-Fork truck includes Raymond’s revolutionary ACR System™, as well as the capability to utilize energy-efficient and environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel cell technology. Raymond continues to create and implement new enhancements that reduce costs and improve productivity.
Please check your local listings for the exact time and channel featuring the premiere of the program. Following the premiere on the Science Channel, “How Its Made” will continue to air on the Discovery Channel. Check your local listings for dates and times.
- Electric Vs. Propane
- The Most Advanced Raymond Yet - Posted 07/09/09
Dear Customer:
You may want to consider an electric option over propane. When we perform a calculation on the Total Cost of Ownership, electric comes out lower than Propane forklifts.
Here is a quick analysis on some recent leasing numbers for both Propane and RAYMOND electric forklifts:
Propane Forklift (inexpensive brand, 60 month lease)
Lease $364 / month
Propane $300 / month
TOTAL: $664 / month
Compare that to a RAYMOND electric truck:
Lease $100 for (2009) 12 months low payment option OR
Lease $513 for 60 months
Electricity: $25 / month
TOTAL: $538 / month OR
TOTAL: $125 / month (for 2009 - special payment option)
That is a possible savings of $126 to $539 a month in 2009!
With the RAYMOND electric option, the total cost of ownership is significantly lower and could translate into higher profits and a healthier natural environment.
And what you get in return is a more reliable truck (electric is by far more reliable than propane), energy delivered to your wall (instead of having propane delivered), and no emissions no CO and CO2 in your warehouse.
Also, RAYMOND's amazing leasing special keeps your lease payments at only $100 during the slower economic conditions in 2009.
With reasons like these, it is no wonder more and more companies are switching to RAYMOND electric forklifts.
For a quick ROI calculator, our website is very helpful.
Propane VS Electric
Emissions Calculator
Additional Articles:
Maximizing fleet management
Modern Materials Handling, May 2009
http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6658432.html
Leaning green: manufacturers go eco?
Material Handling Wholesaler, May 2009
http://www.mhwmag.com/article.cfm?id=26140
Not your Daddy’s lift truck
Food Engineering, May 2009
http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/Articles/Article_Rotation/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000584424
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