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In the Cassette-Translifter system cassettes are load platforms for different types of heavy cargo and the translifters are used to lift and transport these cassettes. Basically the idea is the same as with wooden forklift pallets and pallet wagons, the scale is just bigger. Cassette-Translifter system is commonly used for inner logistics in heavy industry, ports and container terminals. In operation the translifter is coupled with a universal terminal tractor with lifting 5th wheel (Fifth wheel coupling). Terminal tractors' 5th wheel connects to the translifter's Kingpin. The translifter is lowered down and driven under the cassette and then raised again with the cassette for transportation. Translifters usually have automatically steered tires which helps handling the combination of the translifter and terminal tractor. Cassettes are specially designed depending on the cargo and handling type. The operation of a cassette system is fast and efficient, thus becoming more popular all over the world. == Advantages == The biggest advantage of the cassette system is its flexibility. Driver can pick up and leave the loads independently without the help of additional cranes. Cassettes can be preloaded and unloaded without constraining movement of the translifter. Cassette-Translifter system has a big transport capacity. Typical loads are between 50 ton and 200 ton. Operation costs are relatively low in the cassette-translifter system. Cassettes don't have any moving parts and they are practically maintenance free. The only moving components are in the translifter. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cassette-Translifter System」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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