This year, KAUP unveiled its first ever ‘Smart Load Control’ system. This patented, intelligent system regulates the clamping force for appliance clamps, specific to the load it is handling. The aim of the Smart Load Control is to ensure that the correct clamping force is applied on the load, removing all pressure selection from the forklift truck driver.

The Smart Load Control system automatically adjusts its pressure according to the goods real weight detection. The lifting movement generates an automatic pressure adjustment until the load is lifted freely. This ensures damage-free handling of goods, fast opening and closing speeds of the attachment and an energy saving of up to 30 per cent.

Smart Load Control is the only system available on the market for large surface clamps that functions autonomously and without the intervention of the forklift hydraulic system, it works completely independently. A power supply is sufficient.

The structure of the system prevents operators from intervening during the clamping process and from clamping too little or too much, thereby protecting the goods from damage.