Continental Tires announced they are focusing on the challenges facing growing logistics chains at Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fair. The company said it will present selected technological highlights and intelligent key technologies for a safe, efficient and smooth goods turnover at Hannover Messe from April 23 to 27, 2018, in hall 5, booth E18.

“The warehouse of the future will be fully automated, interconnected and flexibly adapted to the requirements of our customers. In individual cases, automated industrial trucks, intelligent forklift trucks, and robots and cobots that communicate with each other are already part of the value chain today. In the future, however, they will be the core elements of intralogistical fleets,” explains Hans-Jürgen Duensing, a member of Continental’s Executive Board. Increasing automation also allows quicker throughput times and improves industrial safety.

New solid tire portfolio and tire pressure monitoring systems for more safety and efficiency

Tires for industrial trucks such as forklifts play a decisive role in safe, quick and comfortable transport in intralogistics. The new Plus solid tire series for industrial applications will be launched at the Hannover Messe. The solid tire series with the new Plus compound combines the advantages of high mileage with low rolling resistance. In addition, the downsized range makes product selection easier and more transparent. Also on show will be the ContiPressureCheck and ContiConnect tire pressure monitoring systems for pneumatic tires. These systems measure air pressure and tire temperature using sensors inside the tire. In this way, the safety and productivity of individual forklifts and entire fleets can be increased, idle times avoided and costs reduced.

Continental technology protects autonomous transport units

Continental products are an indispensable part of the smooth material and goods flow – from light conveyor belts and timing belts for automated storage and retrieval systems right up to lines, power transmission technology and vibration dampers in forklift trucks. One highlight at the Hannover Messe: mounting elements for self-driving transport platforms that, for example, replenish production robots and machines at the right time and move independently around the area. Installed at the transition from the chassis to the switchgear unit, the special elements made of elastomer isolate the sensitive electronics from any vibrations and thus protect them against damage and unplanned failures. In this way, the autonomous transport units cope with bumps such as thresholds or minor differences in height when traveling across the hall floor. Another advantage is that the mounting also provides protection for material being conveyed that may be sensitive to vibration.

Continental will also display an E-cargo bike that is equipped with the 48V eBike system. The Spanish postal service uses the three-wheel E-cargo bikes to delivery packages and letters in an environmentally friendly, sustainable manner. Particularly in narrow inner-city streets, the maneuverable new fleet members simplify and accelerate the delivery process. These bikes allow delivery personnel to pass through narrow alleys as well as zones to which motorized vehicles have no access. The 250-watt mid engine from Continental ensures a high output and pleasant ride comfort.

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Continental introduce tire portfolio for industrial trucks