Telescopic container spreader
(for loaded container handler) ELME
815/818: 20'-50'

ELME Spreader Model 815 is a telescopic top spreader for the handling of loaded ISO containers. It is designed for use on the forks of fork lift trucks. The basic concept of this type of spreader offers distinct advantages such as:
- two parallel telescopic beams, assuring max overlap
- beam sections dimensioned to absorb not only the vertical, but also the very considerable horizontal forces
- floating twistlocks, allowing movements up to 10 mm in each direction, made of 42CrMo4 forged and hardened steel, extremely easy to service.

The basic spreader is supplied with fork pockets, fitting normal and inverted forks. Simple lock pins fit behind the heels of the forks, providing a safe fixation. Wear pads allow the spreader to glide easily on the upper surface of the truck%u2019s forks. Two hydraulic cylinders connect the separate fork frame to the spreader. By powering either one or both cylinders, the slew and reach functions are activated.

Each twistlock is protected individually against unwanted rotation by a mechanical system. Additionally, electric signals from all land pins simultaneously, indicating that all twistlocks have landed properly, are preconditions for the turning of the twistlocks. With the container lifted, the twistlocks can not be turned. Automatic locking, just seconds after landing, is an option. A signal is available to the truck to block the hoist function if the twistlocks are not fully turned. Another signal is given to stop the downward movement of the carriage as soon as the spreader has landed properly on the container.With twistlocks "landed" and/or "locked" the extension/retraction function is blocked.

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