ork-lift truck
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pedestrian-controlled fork-lift uck, known as the PF30, has en produced by Kelvin gineering (Basingstoke) Ltd at has a capacity of 30001b at 4in. load centres. Similar in sign and construction to the mpany's PF20 1-ton machine it as a 5 hp traction motor and an climb a 1-in-10 gradient Ily laden. Controls are of the nventional contactor Iresisnce type.
A three-speed butterfly lever ontrols forward and reverse novement and an electrical lynamic brake operates 'on elease of the speed control. A eparate mechanical brake is perated by the control handle in he horizontal or vertical iosition. Lift and tilt operations ire controlled by conveniently 'laced levers that actuate spool 'elves. The lift speed is 20ft /min aden. Rams are of the lisplacement type with chromed ods. Overall length measured rom the heel of the fork is 71 in. 'orks having a length of 36in. ire fitted as standard equipment. w1ade by: Kelvin Engineering Basingstoke) Ltd, Hatch, LonIon Road, Basing, Hampshire.