Each year within Escondido, there are several hundred forklift accidents which are reported. Although operator training is definitely the most essential component of avoiding workplace mishaps, it is not enough to lessen the number of incidences. Obviously, the right approach to preventing forklift accidents is having the business and organization involved, as well as combining the efforts of every person in the facility.
Toyota has implemented the System of Active Stability or SAS, that is technology derived from the automotive technology. The SAS could electrically control and monitor forklift operations. This specific system is really vital for helping reduce the chance of mishaps from occurring. Whenever the SAS system senses any kind of instability, its advanced sensors signal simultaneously and engage the correct controller. Both the Active Mast Function Controller and the Active Control Rear Stabilizer help to prevent injuries or accidents occurring by adding stability.
Toyota's SAS system is a patented technology that is able to detect numerous factors that could cause potential lateral instability. If and when those conditions are detected, the SAS instantly locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle. If this particular situation happens, the forklift's stability footprint changes to a rectangular in shape from a triangular in shape, resulting in more stability. The result is an immediate stability and greatly reduces the chance of a lateral overturn from occurring.
When the machinery detects instability happening, the SAS engages immediately. Next, the rear axle becomes stabilized when the Swing Lock Cylinder is engaged. This creates the lateral stability the equipment requires to help lessen the chance of lateral tip-overs from occurring.
The active mast function operates like the active rear stabilizer control. The active mast function controller system utilizes the same patented technology to detect many factors which result in potential longitudinal instability. Whenever the SAS controller senses possible longitudinal instability from happening, 2 systems become engaged to help reduce the possibilities of rearward and forward tip-over accidents from occurring: the forward tilt angle control and the rear tilt speed control.
The Forward Tilt Angle Control would detect load weight and mass height, then automatically override the operator's manual control and limit forward tilt to reduce the chance of tipping the forklift forward or spilling a load. All these safety devices are in place to help the operator stay safe.
Utilizing the same load sensors and mast height sensors, the rear tilt speed control is designed to govern the mast's reverse tilt speed to half. This greatly lessens the chances of having the lift truck tilt backwards or spilling unsecured loads.