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Title	FLT DEVELOPMENT -- RISING TO BOX HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
Accession No	00319489
Journal Title	CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Vol. 7 No. 2
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Cargo Systems International ; Deutsche Bahn AG
Publication Date	19800200
Description	p. 69
Abstract	Reliability, flexibility and safety are the three essential design prerequisites for a container handling fork lift truck (FLT). As manufacturers strive to achieve these goals, it becomes increasingly evident that there are a growing number of applications in which this type of truck can be employed. Of these, one of the usages which has had a most significant effect on design and manufacturing considerations is the loading and discharging of roll on-roll off (ro-ro) vessels. However, meeting the needs of the terminal operator has still remained a top priority for manufacturers. The article discusses recent trends in this type of equipment, and includes a guide to manufactures of FLT's.
TRT Terms	Cargo handling ; Cargo handling equipment ; Container terminals ; Containers ; Equipment ; Fork lifts ; Industrial trucks ; Reliability ; Roll on roll off ships
Other Terms	Container handling equipment; Equipment reliability; Fork lift trucks; Ro/ro ships
Subject Areas	M04 CARGO AND MATERIALS HANDLING
Availability	Linda Hall Library
Document Source	Engineering Index Source Data: EIX800800075
TRIS Files	MRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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