Reach Assembly & Carriage
Both the carriage and the reach assembly receive lots of stress throughout a typical work shift. In order to make sure that the truck keeps production levels high, high durability of these items are certainly needed. Yale reach devices are engineered utilizing heavy-duty components for durability and long life. The reach assembly is cushioned at the end of the stroke for great durability and better operator ergonomics. As well, superior visibility is provided with the open carriage design and the optimal hose routing.
The Reach Assembly Rear Carrier offers rigidity and durability by being mounted on angled load rollers so as to resist side to side forces. Moreover, the stronger inner frame assembly helps to withstand shocks and vibration while handling load. The side weldments on the thick inner frame have also been designed for durability.
The Reach Arm Mechanism is made up of tapered roller bearings at reach mechanism pivot points. The pivot points help to lessen the motion side to side and the twisting of the reach assembly throughout rough tasks. In order to decrease carriage twisting, dual reach cylinders are mounted. There are major pivot points that have grease fittings so as to ensure longer service life by providing lubrication.
There are various wires and houses routed through a flexible track in order to reduce potential binding and damage. One more important part is the carriage. There is Reduced Carriage Travel Speed provided with Carriage Extended option in order to prevent high speed travel with the reach assembly extended. This helps to reduce stress on the reach mechanism itself.
Mast
A vital part to both the operator's confidence and the truck's overall uptime come from the mast's durability and rigidity. This is especially true at the tall lift heights where the reach trucks operate. The mast must be rigid enough to withstand any twisting caused by the truck's motion or any off-center loading issues. The mast should be sure it is able to rise and lower in a smooth way with the least consumption of power.