Automotive industry:

Goodbye coldforming

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In the automotive industry, door damage and safety risks in the handling areas are common issues. With the Linde Door Control technology, this automotive customer has found a solution for high-speed doors in the handling area, reducing collision damage, maintenance, and downtime costs. Additionally, retrofitting protects personnel from approaching forklift trucks in hard-to-see areas, ensuring a safer and more efficient logistics process.

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Challenges:

  • High costs due to door damage: Frequent collisions with high-speed doors lead to high repair, maintenance costs, and downtime.
  • Quick handling in tight areas with forklift trucks and pedestrians: Confined workspaces and fast truck handling increase the risk of collisions and accidents.

Fleet: Linde E50

Solution:

  • Equipping high-speed doors in the handling area with Linde Door Control: Prevents collisions and reduces maintenance costs.
  • Pedestrian protection through easy retrofit: Warns pedestrians of approaching forklift trucks in hard-to-see areas of the handling zone.

Results:

  • Cost Reduction: Fewer damages and reduced maintenance costs through Linde Door Control.
  • Fewer Incidents in the Handling Area: The introduction has significantly reduced the number of incidents in the handling area.
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‘It is difficult for the forklift driver to see the people between the mesh boxes. The Linde Safety Guard ensures increased safety in the entire area.’

Mathias Kastner, Safety and Assistance Systems Consultant at GRUMA Fördertechnik, Linde Material Handling dealer in Germany

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