Straddle carrier operators play a very important role in the material handling industry, and the operating skills of the operators directly affect the work efficiency and safety. So today I would like to share with you some practical skills that straddle carrier operators often use in their work.
1. Proficient in Straddle Carrier
For straddle carrier operator, the basic skills are to first master the straddle carrier equipment operation, and have a clear understanding of the performance equipment of straddle carrier crane. In addition, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the operation manual and various functions of the straddle carrier, and understand the basic operation process of the straddle carrier crane. When participating in the straddle operation training, it is necessary to master the training knowledge, so as to ensure that you can skillfully drive the straddle carrier.
2. Safety operation regulations
Safety is the most important consideration when driving a straddle carrier. The straddle carrier operator must strictly follow the safe operation procedures to drive the straddle carrier. In addition, it is also very important to regularly check the safety and effectiveness of straddle carrier equipment, such as brake systems, lights, and so on. At the same time, the operator of the straddle carrier crane should have the ability to predict and respond to emergencies in the operation process to ensure the safety of the straddle carrier. Straddle carrier operator can predict possible dangers and obstacles by observing the surrounding environment and the operation of other equipment, and can react quickly in such an emergency situation to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
3. Efficient handling skills
In the work, in addition to the need to master how to drive the straddle carrier operator, but also need to master how to efficiently load and unload goods. After all, the purpose of using the straddle carrier is to carry out the handling of goods, thereby reducing the work pressure and burden of the staff. The skills of loading and unloading of cargo require the accumulated work experience of the operator as the basis, but the operator can also improve his own skills by learning the operation skills of others.
4. Regular maintenance of equipment
Although the machinery does not speak, the straddle carrier also requires regular maintenance. As the straddle carrier operator, the situation of the straddle carrier is very clear. Therefore, if you want to have better operating skills, you need to ensure that the straddle carrier can operate normally. Straddle carrier operator need to have the awareness of regular maintenance of equipment, so that the function of the straddle carrier can be greater, and their operating skills can also be continuously improved in the practice process.
5. Learn and improve
Straddle carriers are constantly being updated, and the functions and performance of straddle carrier cranes are also constantly improving. If the straddle carrier operator does not have the continuous learning ability, then the innovative straddle carrier is unmanageable. Operators should take the initiative to understand the latest development of the carrier industry, constantly improve their own operating skills, and cultivate their own learning ability, so as to make themselves go further in the straddle carrier operation position.
Case 1
Question: In the warehouse operation, the hydraulic system of a straddle carrier suddenly fails when handling the goods, resulting in the handling work can not be carried out normally, what should I do?
Solution: The straddle carrier operator needs to immediately park the straddle carrier in a safe location, mark the fault area, prevent others from approaching, and then check the hydraulic system, troubleshoot the cause, and contact maintenance personnel to repair the equipment.
Case 2
Question: When moving heavy goods in a narrow space, but there are other goods stacked on both sides of the aisle, how to carry out the handling work without colliding with other goods?
Solution: The straddle carrier operator first needs to carefully observe the channel situation and evaluate the operating space. Then, the straddle carrier operator carefully adjusts the direction and Angle during the driving process to ensure that the lifted goods are stable and do not shake.
It takes time and experience to become a skilled straddle carrier operator. If you still want to learn more about the operation of straddle carrier, keep following us or contact us!
