26.06.2013

Haulotte introduces anti entrapment device

Haulotte has announced the launch of its Entrapment Prevention System, ACTIV’Shield Bar at Vertikal Days.

Haulotte’s system alerts the operator to potential entrapment situations and features a Safety Gap which can protect the operator from full entrapment and potentially allow them to get out of danger.
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The control box with Activ'Shield Bar installed - note the spring loading and reset button

Following the alert, caused by pressure on the Spring mounted bar, only reverse/lowering movements are permitted, allowing the possibly panicked operator to get out of trouble without making the situation worse. And, after being triggered, the system is easy to reset and reactivate from the basket which means there is no machine downtime. The system has been designed to preserve the machine’s working envelope and maintain easy access to controls.

The unit is optional on all Haulotte diesel boom lifts, now and electrics later in the year. It can also be machines dating back to 2008, older units can be retrofitted on a case by case basis.

Craig Bentley, general manager Haulotte UK, said: “We see this as a significant step forward in reducing the risk of operator entrapment, and have approached the issue with the operator firmly in mind. With our innovative Safety Gap we have gone much further than current industry requirements and given the operator the opportunity to not only potentially prevent a full entrapment situation, but also the means to self-rescue should one occur.”