Van loading solution

Whether you are engaged in logistics or other industries, minibuses are an important tool. The extra space allows you to carry heavy goods and items, equipment and tools, etc., depending on the commercial use of your van. Perhaps you are a supplier, delivering materials to manufacturers or inventory to retailers. The minibus will provide you with very good service.

The following is an in-depth discussion on how to use ATLS for chartered vehicles. We discussed the size of the van and how to choose the appropriate loading and unloading solution.

We will also briefly introduce one of our own handling solutions: the van pallet handling system (our modular roller system), which can make the loading and unloading of trucks safer and easier.

Know the size and specifications of the van

When looking for a van, you come across a variety of sizes, so how do you understand the difference between them?

The first thing you need to know is that the body length of the van is measured by the difference between the front axle and the rear axle. The term for this measurement is "wheelbase" and, in general, there are four main wheelbases:

Short (SWB) : Length -- 2.5m; Width -- 1.7m; Height -- 1.4 to 1.6 meters; Payload 900 to 1200 kg;

Medium (MWB) : Length -- 2.9 m; Width -- 1.7m; Height -- 1.7m; Payload 950 to 1,250 kg;

Length (LWB) : Length -- 3.5 m; Width -- 1.8m; Height -- 1.8m; Payload 900 to 1200 kg;

Ultra long (ELWB) : Length -- 3.9 m; Width -- 1.9m; Height -1.9m to 2.3m; The payload is 1200 to 1500 kg.

Vans with longer wheelbases will allow you to transport more cargo and heavier loads, but are more difficult to park, unload and maneuver, and get better fuel consumption.

The manufacturer may also use the "L" code to indicate the length of the van. The code will tell you the relative length of the van to that particular brand, which may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Typically, the code looks like this:

L1: Short length;

L2: medium length;

L3: long length;

L4: Excessive length.

The next thing to understand is that vans come in both interior and exterior sizes. You should take full consideration when you buy. Knowing the external dimensions will help you determine how the van is handled and whether the van fits into standard Spaces, etc., while knowing the internal dimensions (e.g. loading space) will give you an idea of how much space is available inside the van for storing your belongings.

Understand van height

The van supplier or vendor may indicate the size or specification options of the van by height and wheelbase. Usually, these will be low, medium or high top. If you find a van that you like, but the roof is not the right height, check to see if there are other specifications available.

As in the case of van length, you also encounter height codes. Many brands use these codes, but sizes can vary depending on the brand. Typically, the code is:

• H1: low top;

• H2: middle top;

• H3: high top;

• In some cases, H4: Ultra high top.

Things to consider when choosing a van

There are a variety of vans, and choosing the right one is not easy. There are many things to consider before buying or renting a vehicle.

size

The immediate consideration, of course, is the size of the van. What size do you need: small, medium or large? Consider that if you are driving around a city, it will be easier for a small or medium vehicle to cross city streets, especially narrow ones, and park.

payload

Not only size, you should know the payload when choosing a vehicle, how much cargo (including passengers) the vehicle can hold. If the cargo is overloaded, it may cause you trouble, as exceeding the effective weight is illegal and unsafe.

To calculate the payload weight, subtract the vehicle's own weight from the maximum road mass.

Note that a larger van does not automatically mean a higher payload; It's just that the interior size is larger and you can have more interior space to load.

Loading capacity

Just as important as the payload is the payload space. Typically, this will be measured in liters or square meters. It must be noted that the van will have less space in the middle loading area due to the wheel arches on both sides.

accessibility

Accessibility requires you to consider the environment of the van and the type of van. You will need to consider whether you will be driving on narrow streets and whether your van meets height or weight restrictions for use location.

safety

Will your goods stay on the vehicle overnight? Some freight cars have separate safety locking systems for the driver and the loading bay. It is a good security measure to use a separate door lock where there is bulkhead, which makes it more difficult for thieves to enter the carriage.

Fuel type

If the usage scenario is only for city or short distance deliveries, you may prefer an all-electric vehicle, while if long-distance high-speed deliveries exist, a diesel-powered engine may be more appropriate. If you're going on a mix of short and long trips, you may feel that a gasoline-powered vehicle might be the right choice.

comfort

Do you have to travel long distances in a van? Comfort will be an important feature. Air conditioning, built-in satellite navigation and adaptive cruise control will all help make the journey more comfortable.

Specific size considerations when choosing a van:

When you use the van for business purposes, you have more precautions. Here are some of the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing a van:

The length, height and width of the goods you are transporting.

If occasionally need to carry extra large cargo or more cargo than usual. Does the van have the space and enough payload to accommodate them?

If you need to place on-board equipment in the van and work in the van, you need space to work in the van. Loading and unloading may require you to enter the interior of the truck.

Your requirements may change in the future. For example, have you been working on larger contracts recently that require you to ship more goods or carry more equipment?

Location-based restrictions. Think of cramped urban parking Spaces, height restrictions and license plates.

Choose the right van

You must consider how you will use the van as well as your logistics scenario. For example, if you are transporting pallet cargo, you may need separate pallet haulers, trolley loading slides, or trolley van roller plates to help with quick loading.

Here is a quick guide on how to choose the right van for your requirements.

Select the right payload

You must consider your business requirements and the type of goods to be shipped. You must consider their size, weight and volume to choose the right van for the payload of your required cargo.

Select the appropriate loading space

The loading space is the space available internally. If you are transporting tools or smaller parts, a small or medium van can do this, while if you are moving pallets, a larger van will be more appropriate.

You should also consider how to load and unload the goods. If you are loading heavy loads on the vehicle, you may need to use a forklift to move the loads. If you are using city gear, you may need to enter the van from the side rather than the back.

Also consider any special requirements of the load itself. For example, if you are shipping food, you may need refrigeration.

Make a list of all the items your van will carry, whether tools, equipment or other goods. Being clear about these items will help you determine the van size that best meets your needs. Note that if you are carrying additional equipment, such as gourds, grabbers or tailboards, the wheelbase of the van must be able to accommodate them.

Choose the right height

Usually, anything above the H2 is considered a high-top van. It may provide enough space for you to stand inside the van if needed. It is usually recommended to choose the most suitable rather than the largest model, as long as it can be used, because smaller models will also be more fuel efficient. Before choosing a van, consider the following:

How much cargo do you need to carry in your van?

Are you carrying a small/heavy cargo? Or high volume/low weight cargo (jettison)?

Do you require any professional loading/unloading capabilities?

Are there any height or weight restrictions in the area where you will be using the van?

Select according to running cost

Running cost is a key consideration when operating a commercial vehicle. When choosing a van, you must consider the following:

Fuel capacity and consumption;

Maintenance and maintenance;

Freight car insurance;

Vehicle excise tax.

Consider the passenger

Do you plan to pick up any passengers? Would you ship a team? If so, you must consider a van with enough seats for both the passengers and the cargo itself. Comfort should also be a factor to consider when posing this question.

Choose the right cabin

Your cab must be comfortable and offer all the features you need, especially if you will be taking a long drive in the van. If so, you should consider upgrading to a higher level.

How to Load a Van: Simple Tips for Safety and Efficiency

Of course, when loading a van, you may be handling heavy objects, which can easily injure yourself if you are not careful. You may even feel a little stressed because not only do you have to safely load the van, but you also have to efficiently transport the supplies to where they need to be on time.

Before performing any other operations, in order to ensure that you will not violate any traffic laws, you should confirm the road conditions of the parking location before you begin loading and unloading. Special attention is paid to:

Double and single yellow lines: Local authorities will have their own clear hours and traffic restrictions. Please read any signs at the loading site carefully to avoid breaking the law.

Designated loading and unloading areas: Some parking areas allow commercial vehicles to park and unload operations.

Residential parking Spaces: Unless cargo handling operations are expressly prohibited, these Spaces will usually allow van parking and handling operations. However, please check to ensure safety.

Sidewalks: Try to avoid parking on sidewalks for loading and unloading.

Here are some tips for loading and unloading a van safely:

Understand the maximum load and volume of the vehicle. How much the vehicle can hold and how much it can safely hold are two different things, so please weigh the cargo before loading.

Load the van as close to the vehicle's own center of gravity as possible.

If you must carry heavy items, try to use handling tools. Or put things down multiple times and take necessary breaks.

Plan the order in which you wish to load your materials into the van. Plan early to save more time and space.

Big do not press small, heavy do not press light is must abide by the size of the rules.

Make necessary partition between driver position and cargo. Even if you secure the goods, you still run the risk of the items falling apart during transit. Protect yourself in case any goods fall on people in transit.

To protect the transportation of furniture or white goods, pack them upright and keep packing materials around them. Any item with a door or drawer should be secured so as not to be opened in transit. Balance the weight evenly to ensure the van is safer and easier to handle.

In case of multiple discharges, you need to consider the loading sequence. Being able to do this will reduce the number of unnecessary items you move.

安全上下料技术

在搬动物体之前，请观察地面，看看是否有任何路缘，坑洼或障碍物；否则当您带着货物前往货车时，您可能会绊倒。您需要一个中途停车点吗？事先确定路线，规划您将在哪里停下来休息。

装卸站点本身应该是：

• 远离车辆或人流;

• 没有电缆;

• 在坚固，平坦的地面上。

然后就要安全地装卸面包车了。该技术很容易执行，但是在急于完成装载或卸载并将货车重新上路时，物流工人可能会忘记这一点。技术如下：

1. 将负载靠近腰部，最重的一侧最靠近您;

2. 保持背部挺直，尽量不要扭动腰部，特别是在抬起时;

3. 保持头部抬起，避免低头搬运;

4. 首先将重物放入面包车中，然后将它们精确地放置在您想要的位置;

5. 避免腰肌劳损，要注意搬运安全。

面包车装卸设备

面包车装卸货物的时候通常需要配合一些装卸工具进行作业。以下是您在操作时可能会使用的一些工具：

斜坡板

斜坡板是随车常用的一种协助装卸的工具。您可以选择折叠斜坡板，或者更加轻便的铝型材斜坡板，更加易于使用和存储。

然而，斜坡板确实有其缺点。其中之一是它们在车辆后面占用的空间。另一个是，它们可能只适合处理轻货物。第三个缺点是，在斜坡上下移动货物对没有什么搬运货物经验的司机来说可能很困难。

绞盘

结合斜坡板，您可以使用绞盘来帮助装卸货物。电动绞盘易于安装和操作，但是在潮湿天气容易损坏，而且频繁使用中不能很好地工作，需要大量的电能，并且仅适用于较轻的负载。手动绞盘在恶劣的天气条件下易于使用，但在操作时比较费力。当您处理重负载时，它们也不能很好地工作。

车尾踏板

有些面包车尾部配备了方便上下的踏板，是一个很好的安全功能。它不仅在装卸时提供安全的上下，而且由于安装在面包车的后部，还有助于保护面包车免受其他车辆的碰撞和划伤，尤其是叉车作业时。踏板的唯一问题可能是，在装载或卸载货车时，您还必须注意不要碰撞到它们。换句话说，它们也可能成为装卸的障碍。

安全捆扎工具

您可以选择投资一些设备来固定负载，以便它们在运输过程中不会四处移动。这可能包括额外的绑扎点，您可以将其安装在货车的舱壁，地板或侧面;绑扎导轨，您可以将其安装在面包车的地板或侧面;和地板导轨，有助于装载轮式货物。

多点装卸

当需要多点卸货时，您应该遵循上文中相同的安全措施，检查在您想要的地方卸货是否合法;地面是否坚实和平坦;并且您的装卸工具是否合适。

仔细选择您的卸货区域

卸货位置周围不应有繁忙的交通或任何其他障碍物。您应该可以自由地卸货，而不会给他人带来任何不便。

当心车内散垛的货物

物品在运输中会可能四处移动，但即使一切看起来都没问题，也要小心搬运货物。有些物品可能已经不平衡，可能会掉下来，所以要小心一些。还要提防任何破碎的玻璃或损坏物品的碎片。它们可能会造成人身伤害。装卸时戴上手套以保护双手是一种很好的做法。

在出发前检查负载是否安全

出发前问问自己以下问题。负载可以：

• 向前，向后或向侧面滑动吗？

• 货物是否有散垛的可能？

• 车辆颠簸是否会造成货物翻倒，摔倒或使其不稳定？

如果其中任何一个问题的答案是肯定的，则应考虑更多的稳固措施。依靠摩擦力将负载保持在适当的位置还远远不够。

决定谁负责装车

如果您是负责装车的人，请确保在装车，运输和卸车时货物是安全的。如果您不负责装车，请提前知晓他们应该接受哪些培训以及如何监督他们安全装卸货。

沟通

事故和致命伤害并非突然发生。在真正事故发生之前，通常会有接近失误或小事故。及时发现这些问题，以便相关人员可以采取预防措施，避免将来发生更严重的事情。

如果您是驾驶员，特别是如果您尚未装车，您需要提前知道待装卸货物的信息，要知道如何装卸以及如果货物移位该怎么办。建议您再装卸前把货物相关信息了解清楚。

参与装车过程

如果您是驾驶员，则应以某种方式参与装车过程。这可能只是看着搬运工装车，那也很重要。

如果您没有机会观察装车，则应获得有关如何固定货物的信息，并有机会在出发前检查货物。如果您对货物的稳定性或安全性不满意，请告知装货人，让相关人员重新评估。

选择正确的方法来固定货物

您的固定方法应将货物固定在车辆底盘上，不能运动。请注意，不同货物的固定方法不同，因此请选择一种合适的防止货物移动的方法，确保这种固定方式不会产生其他风险，例如影响搬运或者行驶安全。

确保固定牢固

当驾驶员或操作员低估了将货物固定到位所需的固定措施时，可能就会发生事故。动态力高于静态力，因此需要更多的力来固定货物避免移动。

确保固定系统的综合强度足够

固定系统的综合强度必须足以承受不小于负载总重量的前进力，以防止货物在紧急制动下向前移动。

要知道，即使在低速行驶时，作用在负载上的力也可能非常高，可以导致负载移动。再重的货物都可能在紧急制动下前窜，因此切勿仅依靠货物的自重来将其保持在适当的位置。

Proper loading of vehicle

You should stack the goods at the front plate, and the center of gravity should be as low as possible. Ensure that the load is stable to reduce the risk of falling during transportation. If it is inherently unstable, you should consider how to fix it.

If stacking the load on the divider is not possible (or if the item can slide over it), use additional lashing and consider other methods to prevent the load from moving forward.

If there is any damage to the partition, please repair it as soon as possible. Bulkhead is the key in load fixing system.

Load to keep the center of gravity as low as possible

The cargo should be placed in such a way that the center of gravity is as low as possible and close to the centerline of the vehicle.

Whenever possible, stack heavier loads near the centerline of the vehicle, while lighter loads should be placed on the side. You should also spread the load to create an even distribution of weight throughout the space to make the vehicle more stable during transit. Avoid overloading and keep the vehicle stable.

Check that the cargo door is locked

Always check that you have locked the cargo door and that your locking mechanism is in good working order. After a few kilometers, check the load for safety and binding tension, and then check it at several time intervals along the way. Please note that weather conditions can interfere with the tension of lashing, which can lead to loose lashing, reducing the safety of loading and increasing the likelihood of damage to the cargo.

Check the load fixtures regularly

Check periodically for damage to any equipment you use to fix the load. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Special attention is paid to ropes and webbing to ensure that there is no obvious deterioration from frequent use, such as frayed edges. Also check that someone has cut them or that they haven't encountered any other damage from misuse. If you have any questions about whether the equipment needs to be repaired, consult the manufacturer or supplier.

Load your van with a modular roller system for transport

Our modular roller system upgrades your van to a roller car to simplify pallet handling. Our van solution is a pneumatically operated pallet loading system with ascending and descending rollers for loading and unloading cargo safely and quickly.

Several lightweight aluminum frames, all connected and equipped with ascending and descending pneumatic rails, constitute the system. You can then install this system in your van - we can do it for you in as little as two to four hours, depending on the configuration - and simply roll European pallets, Chuan Chuan pallets or plastic pallets or other loads in and out of the van for safer handling operations.

The system is powered by a 12v low current compressor mounted on a roller plate module and connected through the transporter's cigarette lighter socket. It has a pneumatic valve, as long as the carriage door is closed, immediately down the roller.

Safety first

By using modular roller systems, you can make loading trucks and other logistics vehicles, such as trailers, exceptionally safe. We have designed the system especially for handling pallets in vans and small trucks. Safety is of Paramount importance when loading and unloading vehicles. Our van loading solution has some simple but effective safety features:

Bulkhead and tray block

The floor on one side of the engine room is fitted with a 50 mm height baffle. It can prevent the pallet from hitting the compartment partition. Also, install some hand-operated rollover blockers on the rear door side of the vehicle. This prevents the tray from slipping out accidentally.

Pallet loading system for minivan rails

In providing this system, we can provide you with optional safety features for pallet rails. We will install a frame with galvanized steel pallet rails on both sides of the slide. This prevents pallets from slipping out during cargo transport.

Why choose a modular roller table solution for your van?

• The driver can load or unload pallets without entering the truck

• Pallets can be pushed in and out without forklift: just roll in or out

• The loading and unloading process is simple with less cargo damage

• 100% safe during loading, transportation and unloading

• Through the cigarette lighter socket through the 12v low current compressor, no additional configuration

Who should use this stevedoring solution?

Our modular roller solution is available to anyone who has difficulty moving heavy duty pallets into and out of a van. It is an ideal urban delivery truck configuration for pallet goods in the paper, printing and parcel industries, office equipment and food and beverage markets.

Why use a modular roller handling system for your van?

Of course, when loading a van, you may be handling heavy objects, which can easily injure yourself if you are not careful. You may even feel a little stressed because not only do you have to safely load the van, but you also have to efficiently transport the supplies to where they need to be on time.

Before performing any other operations, in order to ensure that you will not violate any traffic laws, you should confirm the road conditions of the parking location before you begin loading and unloading. Special attention is paid to:

Double and single yellow lines: Local authorities will have their own clear hours and traffic restrictions. Please read any signs at the loading site carefully to avoid breaking the law.

Designated loading and unloading areas: Some parking areas allow commercial vehicles to park and unload operations.

Residential parking Spaces: Unless cargo handling operations are expressly prohibited, these Spaces will usually allow van parking and handling operations. However, please check to ensure safety.

Sidewalks: Try to avoid parking on sidewalks for loading and unloading.

Here are some tips for loading and unloading a van safely:

Understand the maximum load and volume of the vehicle. How much the vehicle can hold and how much it can safely hold are two different things, so please weigh the cargo before loading.

Load the van as close to the vehicle's own center of gravity as possible.

If you must carry heavy items, try to use handling tools. Or put things down multiple times and take necessary breaks.

Plan the order in which you wish to load your materials into the van. Plan early to save more time and space.

Big do not press small, heavy do not press light is must abide by the size of the rules.

Make necessary partition between driver position and cargo. Even if you secure the goods, you still run the risk of the items falling apart during transit. Protect yourself in case any goods fall on people in transit.

To protect the transportation of furniture or white goods, pack them upright and keep packing materials around them. Any item with a door or drawer should be secured so as not to be opened in transit. Balance the weight evenly to ensure the van is safer and easier to handle.

In case of multiple discharges, you need to consider the loading sequence. Being able to do this will reduce the amount of movement you do not have to our modular roller plate can not only improve the safety of loading and unloading, but also improve efficiency. The system makes everything easier because:

The driver can load and unload pallets without entering the truck;

You just roll the pallet in and out, rather than using a forklift to push it in or out;

Less damage to the goods caused by loading and unloading;

The goods are safe during loading, transportation and unloading;

You can power the system through the cigarette lighter socket.

Safety and security are very important when loading and unloading freight cars so that no one gets hurt and the contents of the carriage are not damaged. If you would like more information about our van loading system, please contact us. We are happy to discuss your requirements.

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