Equipment upgrades are a cost-effective and sustainable way of extending the life of your fleet. By upgrading and improving the different subsystems and components of your equipment you can reduce the need for maintenance, improve performance, and most importantly, help avoid accidents and improve safety. By bringing older equipment up to the latest standards you can manage equipment availability and avoid issues and costs caused by unexpected downtime. 

Learn more about our range of upgrades for Kalmar straddle and shuttle carriers:

PLC upgrade

Some older generation straddle and shuttle carriers carry PLC components that have reached the end of their availability. Be proactive and eliminate the risk of prolonged downtime due to the breakage of non-available components by upgrading your PLC system now. Kalmar experts can change the outdated components as well as configure and test the system for you so you can focus on running your daily business.

Steering pin kit upgrade 

Ensuring the maintenance of your steering system can help eliminate potential issues and component defects. Especially older versions of the steering pin kit require regular tightening. Bring your steering system up to current standards by upgrading your steering pin kit to the latest version. The upgrade comes with several benefits including a more robust design, longer lifetime and easier maintenance. Please note this upgrade is available for only Shuttle Carriers.

Suspension repair kit

The suspension system plays an important role in providing a smooth ride for your drivers by maximising the friction between the tires and the yard. By keeping the tires on the road when making turns and hitting brakes it also plays an essential role in safety. Don’t get caught up by a suspension system malfunction. Be prepared and order the original suspension elements to avoid unplanned downtime. We also offer the needed assembly stands.

Remanufactured engines 

Extend the lifetime of your equipment with a sustainable and cost-effective solution. Remanufacturing follows a systematic process where the engine is carefully restored to a condition comparable with a new engine. All parts are inspected, re-machined or replaced with genuine parts to meet current specifications. The work is carried out by high-skilled specialists quickly and flexibly according to the ISO standards for quality and environment.

Rectifier upgrade

Keep your electrical systems up to the current standards with a rectifier upgrade. Our upgrade comes with the latest technology that is simpler and more rugged, thus better suited for mobile machines. The package includes a new rectifier, transformer, necessary cables, finger protection cover and fastening parts. We can also support you with the needed changes to the parameter settings and PLC program of the machine.

Tyre air pressure monitoring system

Increase tyre lifetime and lower your fuel costs with a tyre air pressure monitoring system. The solution can be integrated with the existing cabin monitor where the pressure of each wheel is displayed and an alarm signal is played if the pressure is too high or low. The system improves safety by limiting the driving speed if critical pressure levels are reached. The need for maintenance checks is reduced as monitoring can be done from the cabin. 

Soft Landing System

Decrease the risk of collisions and accidents by upgrading your spreaders with the Soft Landing System. The solution helps minimise misuse of equipment with sensors that measure the distance between the spreader and container. The lowering speed of the spreader is automatically decreased when a fixed distance is reached resulting in improved safety and less stress for your drivers. 

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