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Dimensions, prong arrangement, and the mechanical interface were specifically tailored to the spatial and technical requirements of the system. This individual adaptation was a requirement for deploying the unit within the existing infrastructure without requiring extensive structural modifications.<\/h4>\n<h3>Replacement of Third-Party Components on Transfer Car and Vertical Conveyor<\/h3>\n<h4>Our telescopic fork unit replaced third-party components that had previously been in use on both a transfer car and a vertical conveyor as part of the modernisation process. The targeted replacement of these components enabled seamless integration into ongoing production operations. By using a uniform, coordinated system, interfaces were simplified and maintenance requirements were reduced.<\/h4>\n<h3>Higher Throughput and Improved Availability<\/h3>\n<h4>Following the replacement, both the throughput and the availability of the overall system were measurably increased. The flexible adaptation of the telescopic fork unit to the specific on-site requirements made a significant contribution to the modernisation of the conveyor system. The project demonstrates how a consistently solution-oriented approach can efficiently upgrade existing systems without requiring complete new installations.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Are you planning a similar project? <\/strong>Get in touch with our sales team. We will analyse your requirements and work with you to develop a suitable solution. Contact us today.<\/h4>\n<h3>Technical data:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Load weight: 3,000 kg<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Stroke: 1,400 + 30 mm<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Length of the top fork: 1,240 mm<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Length of the unit: 1,240 mm<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Speed (loaded \/ unloaded): 30 \/ 30 m\/min<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Acceleration (loaded \/ unloaded): 0.5 \/ 0.5 m\/s<sup>2<\/sup><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Self weight of the complete unit approx ca. 837 kg<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;48030,48034,48036,48038,48040,48042,48044,48046,48048,48050,48052,48054,48056&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row expanded=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1568201865190{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1568202863369{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>AFB Anlagen- und Filterbau GmbH &amp; Co. 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