Metal and Steel Handling

Heavy Duty Hyster® Forklifts Beat The Heat At Metal Foundry Application

For more than 30 years, Hyster has supplied specialist materials handling equipment that needs to withstand extreme temperatures to the Walter Hundhausen factory in Schwerte, Germany.

The facility produces cast iron elements and parts of the operation are known as the ‘Gates of Hell’ with shards of iron at a temperature of 1500 degrees C raining on to its lift trucks.

The Hyster® H16XM-9/12 to H18XM-7.5/9 range of Heavy Duty forklift trucks is engineered for maximum dependability even in these demanding applications.

See the Hyster in action at Walter Hundhausen.

Read the full case study to learn more about how Hyster has helped this challenging application.

Metal and Steel Handling made easy

With years of experience, developing, testing, and improving solutions for metals and steel handling applications, Hyster offers a diverse range of capable trucks and cleverly designed solutions that make even the toughest handling applications easier.

Whether your challenge is the size and weight of your load, or dealing with heat and dust, Hyster has the right solution for efficient handling, optimal productivity, and fast cycle times, while lowering total cost of ownership.

Learn more about Hyster solutions for metal and steel handling applications.