Smart forklift trucks thanks to smart sensor technology

New smart sensors from SIKO help smart forklifts to exactly measure the angle, height, tilt and speed, whilst at the same time meeting safety requirements.

Whether in forklifts, reach stackers or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), it is not possible to imagine the industrial truck sector today without the use of intelligent sensors. The absolute measurement of position, angle, tilt, speed and lifting height is becoming more and more an integral part of intelligent industrial trucks.

Redundant wire actuated encoders for lift mast height detection / cantilever detection

Newly redundant wire actuated encoders were recently introduced, which meet the safety requirements in the whole system in line with SIL 2 and performance level d. The newly redundant wire actuated encoders SG32, SG42 and SG62 have been introduced in the forklifts and AGV systems to make them more reliable in measuring the height of the lift mast.

Angle sensor to measure the steering angle

With its cost-effective, space-saving and robust angle sensor, SIKO has developed the AH25S specifically for measuring the steering angle on driverless transport systems. An exact miniature angle sensor with a blind-hole hollow shaft was developed in close collaboration with customers. Thus it is very easy to assemble and, with its robust die-cast housing, it offers a real alternative to existing sensors made of plastic.

Angle sensor to measure the steering angle

With its cost-effective, space-saving and robust angle sensor, SIKO has developed the AH25S specifically for measuring the steering angle on driverless transport systems.

SIKO completes its product range for industrial trucks with numerous other redundant and standard sensors, as well as encoders.