Sturdy and precise: the MAXILOAD telescopic fork units are perfect for single or multiple-deep storage of heavy loads between 3 and 50 tons. The advanced designs and reliability of our MAXILOAD telescopic forks are the result of over 50 years of experience and know-how.
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Product features
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Suitable for payloads more than 50 tons on one prong
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High bending strength
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Option to combine one, two or more prongs
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Special accessories available (e.g. for coil handling or paper coils)
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Entirely chain-driven
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Can be used for load temperatures above 400°C
Customer benefits
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Individually adjustable to different load units and application purposes
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Solid design ensures extreme reliability
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Guaranteed availability of spare parts for the product’s entire life cycle
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Low maintenance costs
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Modular and compact design (can be used in combination with other AFB products)
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Energy efficient
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Highly dirt resistant
Industry applications
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Steel and aluminum production
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Production automation
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Automatic high-bay storage systems
Installed on
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Stacker cranes
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Transfer cars
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Stationary relocation stations
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Excentric lifting device
The MAXILOAD telescopic forks are also available in a hanging fork configurations and can be ordered with custom accessories according to the needs of your specific application.
Our Maxiload devices in action

Telescopic Fork Unit 320-350-2000 for the Storage and Retrieval of Steel Coils
We developed the telescopic fork unit 320-350-2000 for an international customer in the steel industry. The unit handles the storage and retrieval of steel coils weighing up to 15 t on a single prong in an automated high-bay warehouse.

Heavy-Duty Handling for Automated Large-Component Manufacturing
We developed and delivered the telescopic fork unit 290-354-2850 for an end customer in the metal processing industry. The unit is designed for a payload of 13 tonnes and handles the precise loading and unloading of machine pallets.

Precision solutions for heavyweights: the customised telescopic fork in action
The 150-420-1880 telescopic fork unit is an innovative solution specifically designed to meet the requirements of an automatic high-bay warehouse for cast iron rollers.

Innovative customisation for demanding industrial requirements
Innovative customisation for demanding industrial requirements. Our 316-600-VK-2100 telescopic fork unit was developed to meet our customers’ needs. It safely and efficiently handles aluminium coils up to 400 °C.

Telescopic fork with prong adjustment for the storage and retrieval of cable drums
Especially for the automatic storage and retrieval of cable drums, we have developed a telescopic fork with fork adjustment and special devices for load suspension installed on the top forks.

Telescopic fork for the storage and retrieval of coils
Maxiload special device – MAXILOAD type 560-650-2480, a true powerpack. Payloads of up to 33.8 tons on one prong are no problem for it.

Telescopic fork for storage and retrieval of trays
Maxiload special device – Telescopic fork with a payload of 4000 kg for the storage and retrieval of cassettes in a metal sheet warehouse.

Telescopic fork for the transport of car bodies
Maxiload special device – Telescopic fork with three prongs for a payload of 4,000 kg for the transportation of bodies for commercial vehicles.











