Smartfork^®

Fork positioners and forks with built-in intelligence – where intuition meets precision.
When the load blocks visibility, operators often have to rely on gut feeling alone. SmartFork® is a product range featuring various sensor technologies for visibility, awareness, positioning, weight measurement, and more.

With SmartFork®, you can embrace Logistics 4.0 and replace gut feeling with safety and an entirely new level of efficiency.

SmartFork® is developed by our partner Vetter Industrie in Germany. We share the same goals in developing advanced solutions for improved efficiency, precision, and safety – meeting the highest standards for quality, reliability, and service life.

At Hagaberg, we offer SmartFork® optimally integrated into our own high-quality, in-house-manufactured fork positioners. The product range is compatible with all series.

7 Advantages of using SmartFork® in logistics 4.0

Improved visibility: Even with a loaded forklift truck

Higher security level: For staff and goods

Reduced damages: Through improved visibility and intelligent sensor technology

Reduced costs: Through minor damage to goods and packaging

Better ergonomics: Full visibility without the driver having to rotate the head and torso

Time saving: Through secure handling of goods and faster workflows

Easy handling: Intelligent sensors integrated in the forks simplify your work

Why invest in sensor forks?

20% of all machine accidents at work involves a forklift truck. Most reports of work-related accidents leading to sick leave, involves a forklift truck. That is 20% of all machine accidents. From 2008 to 2012, 87 fatal accidents related to machinery work were reported in Sweden. This is one third of all fatal accidents at work. This number of accidents related to machinery work were reported to the Swedish Work Environment Authority. This includes both mobile, stationary and handheld machines. In total approximately 30,000 accidents leading to sick leave for at least one day were reported during the period 2008 – 2012. This means about 6,000 accidents annually, with a small dip for the recession year 2009. The proportion of machine accidents is thus around 20 percent of the total number of reports. Source: AV / ISA 2014

SmartFork® applications

Each application is smart on its own, but it’s in combination that they deliver a truly complete solution, ensuring safety and efficiency. With the smart assistance system, goods can be transported safely from A to B. SmartFork® can be integrated into all Hagaberg fork positioners and is also available with wireless data transmission.