Transform into an efficiency machine with Yale Lift Truck Technologies

Automated forklifts

Yale warehouse automation equipment can pick up, transport, drop off pallets, and move carts to help you reduce labor costs and optimize workflow.

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Top Findings

40% of businesses say operator turnover is their biggest challenge

Source: Septemeber 2020 Robotics & Automation Survey by Vertic INC.

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What are the biggest pain points about your lift truck/material handling operators?

40%

Lift truck operator turnover

30%

Increasing labor wages

29%

Lift truck operator efficiency

19%

Lift truck operator absenteesim

15%

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Minimize risk with Yale autonomous forklifts

Did you know that 70% of forklift incidents can be attributed to operator error? And with warehouse turnover at 43% - greater inexperience and incidents can be difficult to avoid.

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Benefits of automated forklifts

Dual Operating Modes

Can run autonomously on the programmed path and can switch to manual mode with the touch of a button, helping accommodate changing operational needs.

Infrastructure Free Navigation

Integrates into existing operations by mapping structural features to self-locate and navigate; does not require laser reflectors, guide wires or magnets.

Local Support

Yale has an extensive network of exclusive dealers who service and support robotic solutions locally for fast service with less downtime.

Scalable

Has the ability to take on small tasks and expand as operational requirements grow..

Yale automated reach truck

Automation to gain independence from skilled labor shortage

The dual-mode, pantograph automated reach truck from Yale is the first of its kind, capable of autonomously storing and retrieving loads from locations just over 400 inches high to maximize vertical storage space and address labor shortages. The automated solution can serve both single and double-deep pallet storage and offers a 3,500 pound capacity rating, ideal for distribution centers challenged with inventory growth.

Autonomously charged
Deposit or remove pallets from just over 400 inches high
Operates within vast temperatures and warehouse management systems
Ideal fit for distribution centers

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Yale automated tow tractor

Free up labor with smart resource allocation

The Yale automated tow tractor offers an autonomous solution specifically for long, repetitive tasks such as milk runs, parts sequencing and garbage hauls with a 15,000 pound capacity rating. Tasks that typically lead to higher operator turnover, you can now retain talent by automating these mundane repetitive tasks and promote your skilled operators to more engaging, value-added tasks. The automated tow tractor can also be used in manual mode if needed for immediate task adding to the flexibility of the solution.

Standard trailer handling configurations
Sequencing in assembly operations
Stock replenishment and hauling

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Yale automated counterbalanced stacker

Reduce risk of mishap and maintenance costs

The automated counterbalanced stacker offers an autonomous solution for both your horizontal and vertical transport needs with a capacity rating ranging from 2,200 to 2,750 pounds. By automating these needs, you can reduce your ongoing labor challenges and avoidable damages to your product, facility and lift trucks.

Deposit or remove pallets from up to 67” ( 5.58 feet)
Handle smaller width pallets
Autonomous charging

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Additional resources

Help reduce operating costs with robotic lift trucks

Warehouses are increasingly using robotic lift trucks to improve productivity. Seasoned managers might be inclined to assume that such significant efficiency gains must come at a steep price, but the truth is that robotic lift trucks actually help lower operating costs.

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The five best applications for robotic lift trucks

Robotic lift trucks (RLTs) are growing in popularity for applications in warehousing and manufacturing, and for good reason. With warehouse turnover well over 40%, operations are turning to robotics to relieve their dependency on a transient labor pool, reduce operating costs and help increase efficiency as they strive to meet escalating demand for high throughput and fast delivery.

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