Cold-store suitability is a manufacturer statement
Whether a truck or component is rated for chilled or freezer operation, and under what conditions, comes from the manufacturer's documentation, and we do not assume it.
A3 / Application
Chilled & cold storage
Temperature-controlled rooms, condensation, restricted access
The recurring problem
Low temperature affects batteries, hydraulics, operators and steel behaviour. Equipment chosen for an ambient warehouse rarely performs the same way inside a cold store.
Selection factors
What we work through with you
Energy and charging strategy
Battery behaviour, charging location and shift patterns need planning together, as does moving equipment between temperature zones.
Operator exposure
Time in temperature, cabin and heating options and task design are part of the equipment discussion, not a separate HR question.
Storage system choice
Density systems are common in cold storage; stock rotation rules and access frequency decide whether they are actually appropriate.
Equipment routes
Categories typically specified here
- 02Warehouse & narrow-aisle trucksReach trucks, stackers, order pickers and powered pallet trucks for storage density where aisle width, lift height and residual capacity govern the outcome.
- 03Pallet racking & storage systemsStorage layouts designed around the truck fleet, the pallet and the throughput: selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, pallet live and long-span shelving.
- 05Manual handling & lifting aidsHand pallet trucks, stackers, lift tables, drum and roll handling, stainless and food-area equipment for tasks that do not warrant a powered truck.