Criterion Equipment’s robust TCM forklift trucks – with capacities from 2.5t to 20t - are gaining popularity as dependable workhorses in tough conditions, including harsh mining applications.
“Mining operations are complex and demanding environments, where advanced equipment enhances productivity, efficiency, and safety. Forklift trucks are among the critical tools and technologies that contribute to the success of materials handling operations – from carrying heavy metal pipes, drums of chemicals and raw materials, to handling large engineering components for maintenance,” says Brenton Kemp, Managing Director of Criterion Equipment, exclusive distributors of TCM forklift trucks in Southern Africa.
“Robust TCM forklift trucks have been engineered for flexibility, manoeuvrability and heavy lifting capabilities, playing a crucial role in streamlining processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of mining operations.
“Forklift trucks also enhance safety by reducing manual handling tasks and minimising the risk of accidents associated with heavy lifting.
“What’s important for the mining industry, is the selection of the correct forklift to efficiently move awkward, heavy materials and equipment around vast mining sites and to be able to operate safely in tight spaces and on rugged terrain. Although these machines all look similar, every brand, size and type of forklift truck has different features for performance, safety, maintenance requirements and service life,” adds Kemp.
Criterion Equipment’s team of experts offers an on-site consultation service to the mining sector advising on which machine is best suited for each specific task, to ensure the highest levels of productivity and safety on site.
The company has supplied many units recently to mines throughout Africa, that operate in the busy mining areas and in surrounding stores and maintenance facilities. Although the majority of these forklift trucks are diesel-powered, there is a growing demand for battery-powered forklifts for use in stores and warehouses.
Criterion Equipment’s 4-wheel electric counter-balance TCM FB-IX series - known for reduced operating costs, greater controllability, low noise and modern ergonomics - has been engineered for high productivity and safe operation. Of particular importance are impressive energy-saving features that improve productivity by ensuring low electric consumption and allowing longer working hours per charge.
Criterion Equipment has recently delivered several new TCM 10 T and 7 T diesel-powered forklifts to local mines and mining supply companies.
These versatile and durable machines have been engineered to operate efficiently and safely in all weather conditions, over rough terrain and in tight spaces.