Industrial Trucks

In modern intralogistics and material handling systems, reliability, precision, and safety are essential. Whether forklifts, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), high-bay warehouses, or reach trucks – couplings, brakes, and torque limiters from Miki Pulley ensure reliable power transmission, maximum operational safety, and durable drive solutions.

Highest Demands in Material Handling and Warehouse Technology

Industrial trucks move, transport, lift, and position goods in production facilities, logistics centers, and automated warehouse systems. These applications involve high dynamic loads caused by frequent acceleration, braking, lifting, and positioning of heavy loads.

Drive technology must therefore be compact, robust, low-maintenance, and capable of ensuring precise motion control at the same time. This is where shaft couplings, electromagnetic brakes, spring-actuated safety brakes, and torque limiters from Miki Pulley are used — engineered for maximum reliability and safety in material handling and intralogistics applications.

REACH TRUCKS

Reach trucks enable high storage density and precise operation in narrow warehouse aisles.

Typical Operations:

• Storage and retrieval in high-bay warehouses
• Precise pallet positioning
• Operation in narrow rack aisles

Key Requirements for Couplings & Brakes:

• Backlash-free couplings for precise travel and lifting movements
• Brakes with high holding force for vertical axes
• Compact designs for space-saving integration
• Vibration-damping characteristics for smooth operation

Challenges:

• Precise positioning at high lifting heights
• High demands on operational safety and repeat accuracy

AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES (AGVS)

Automated transport vehicles handle autonomous material transport in modern smart factories and logistics centers.

Typical Operations:

• Autonomous goods transport
• Transfer to conveyor systems or robots
• Precise docking at stations
• 24/7 operation in automated systems

Key Requirements for Couplings & Brakes:

• Highly precise, backlash-free couplings for accurate driving movements
• Energy-efficient brakes with short switching times
• Safety brakes for emergency stop and holding functions
• Torque limiters for protection against collisions or blockages

Challenges:

• High availability and low maintenance requirements
• Precise navigation and positioning
• Safe human-machine interaction

PALLET STACKERS AND PALLET TRUCKS

These compact industrial trucks are used for internal pallet transport.

Typical Operations:

• Horizontal material transport
• Lifting and lowering pallets
• Order-picking tasks

Key Requirements for Couplings & Brakes:

• Compact and lightweight components
• Reliable holding brakes for lifting systems
• Robust couplings for frequent load changes
• Low-maintenance designs for continuous operation

Challenges:

• High cycle rates in logistics operations
• Limited installation space
• Energy efficiency in battery-powered vehicles

COUPLINGS FROM MIKI PULLEY

Precise and Durable Power Transmission

Reliable power transmission is essential for the performance of modern industrial trucks. Shaft couplings from Miki Pulley enable backlash-free, low-vibration, and durable connections between motors, gearboxes, and drive systems.

Typical Applications:

• Travel drives of electric industrial trucks
• Lifting and steering systems
• Conveyor and positioning drives
• AGV and servo applications

Thanks to their compact design and long service life, Miki Pulley couplings contribute significantly to the efficiency and operational safety of modern intralogistics systems.

BRAKES FROM MIKI PULLEY

Safety for Humans and Machines

Industrial trucks must safely hold loads and stop vehicles in a controlled manner — especially during lifting movements or autonomous driving operations.

Electromagnetic brakes and spring-actuated safety brakes from Miki Pulley feature short switching times, high holding torque, and reliable safety functions with minimal energy consumption.

Typical Applications:

• Holding brakes for lifting units
• Safety brakes in AGVs
• Parking and emergency stop brakes
• Positioning systems in storage and retrieval machines

Due to their high reliability, Miki Pulley brakes ensure maximum safety — even during emergency stops or power failures.

TORQUE LIMITERS FROM MIKI PULLEY

Protection Against Overload and Collisions

In material handling systems, blockages, collisions, or overloads can cause significant damage. Torque limiters from Miki Pulley reliably protect sensitive drive components against mechanical overload.

Advantages at a Glance:

• Immediate power interruption during overload
• Protection of motors, gearboxes, and conveyor systems
• Fast recommissioning after activation
• High repeatability of release torque
• Reduced downtime and repair costs

With Miki Pulley torque limiters, unplanned downtime and costly damage can be effectively avoided.

YOUR ADVANTAGES WITH MIKI PULLEY COMPONENTS

Miki Pulley offers a comprehensive portfolio of shaft couplings, electromagnetic brakes, spring-actuated safety brakes and torque limiters for all types of industrial trucks and intralogistics applications — from manual transport equipment to fully automated AGV systems.

Technical Advantages at a Glance:

• High operational safety and reliability
• Precise motion and positioning accuracy
• Long service life and low-maintenance design
• Compact dimensions for limited installation spaces
• Protection against overloads, collisions, and production downtime
• Customized solutions for individual applications

With Miki Pulley, you choose modern drive technology that sustainably improves efficiency, safety, and reliability in intralogistics and material handling applications.