Crown Equipment Corp. unveiled the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker. The lift truck introduces innovative design features, such as the industry’s first mid-platform window and industry-leading lift and lower speeds, that make order picking easier and more efficient, the New Bremen, Ohio-based company says.
Visibility is a foundation of operator confidence and productivity and the Crown SP 1500 Series provides exceptional views even when fully elevated, the material handling company says. The industry’s first mid-platform window, centered between the operator controls, provides a view of the floor below when the platform is raised. This is combined with a large upper window that offers a wide view of pedestrians, objects and other equipment, as well as openings in the center and on each side of the floorboard to provide clear views directly below.
“Every element of the Crown SP 1500 Series is designed to work together with the operator to optimize the order picking process. By enabling seamless interaction between operator and lift truck, the lift truck’s design helps boost safety, efficiency and productivity,” said Chris Grote, senior product manager, Crown Equipment. “We do this by providing unmatched visibility at height, industry-leading lift and lower speeds, and intuitive blending of truck functions within a customizable, operator-centric compartment we call Op-Zone.”
Op-Zone, the operator-centric compartment, can be customized to meet individual operator preferences and application requirements and to boost operational efficiency. Newly designed ergonomic controls allow for seamless blending of truck functions combined with an optional capability to provide independent height adjustability so operators can adjust control height to their individual preference.
Additionally, the SP 1500 Series offers exceptional stability at height and outstanding lift and lower performance to complete tasks quickly and confidently. The lift truck is capable of traveling at 7.5 mph, with standard lift speeds of 71 fpm for the 24v, 115 for the 36v and 140 for the 48v.
An underlying force supporting the Crown SP 1500 Series’ operator-centric experience is the Gena operating system. This transformational lift truck operating system delivers a customizable, interactive, data-rich user experience to enhance supply chain performance. The intuitive system provides users with real-time, actionable data relevant to the task at hand, including safety reminders accompanied by illustrations and widgets that display key operating metrics like battery state of charge, hour meter and height indicator.
“Crown helps its customers understand that implementing an integrated, holistic approach to lift truck safety is key to creating and maintaining a culture where safety is top of mind,” Grote said. “As the Crown SP 1500 Series demonstrates, equipment design is a significant component of this comprehensive approach.”
