SAlC Motor Corporation Limited, the largest automobile company listed in the domestic stock market, achieved a significant milestone in 2018 by becoming the first corporation in China to sell more than 7 million cars in a single year. With its expanding scale of automated production lines and enhanced eco-friendly factory, SAlC faces increased demands to upgrade its material handling equipment. Following industry trends, there are now higher standards for handling equipment, particularly in the forklift industry which is transitioning towards electrification to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability.
MAXUs envisions the construction of a green factory with reduced charging ports. HELI provides lithium-powered forklifts and tractors, boasting advantages such as zero emissions and low noise, aligning perfectly with SAlC’s aim to develop a green facility. Additionally, all vehicles are equipped with rubber traceless tyres to prevent black marks and brake marks during operation, further contributing to the factory’s eco-friendliness.
The transition from lead-acid batteries to lithium-powered equipment marks a significant step towards environmental sustainability. In the auto manufacturing and assembly line sector, the timely and accurate delivery of materials is paramount. Customised lithium-powered forklifts and tractors, equipped with features like fast charging, high endurance, and maintenance-free operation, perfectly suit SAlC’s typical material handling scenarios characterised by high-frequency work and extended operating hours.
Embedded within the forklifts, HELI FClS provides real-time information to managers, ensuring efficient operations. HELI’s forklifts require only 2 hours of charging to meet the demands of an eight-hour work shift, thereby reducing the costs associated with spare forklifts and batteries. Moreover, with just half an hour of charging during breaks, HELI’s forklifts can operate for almost an entire day. This efficiency has led to a nearly 30 percent reduction in the initial fleet of 200 forklifts, while for tractors, the reduction rate rises to nearly 40 percent.
Safety remains a top priority in automobile manufacturing workshops, especially in the assembly workshop with its complex logistic routes. Various safety features, including Automatic Deceleration during turns, red and blue LED light systems, and standard configurations of warning lights and walking OPS systems, ensure a safe working environment.
SAlC and HELI share a long-term strategic partnership, with statistics surpassing expectations within just 6 months of cooperation. HELI’s new energy products play a crucial role in the realisation of our Green Factory vision. Upholding the core value of “Putting people first, serving the people with fine products,” and the slogan of “Better HELI, Better Future,” HELI announced a strategic partnership with SAlC in 2016. This partnership aims to fully leverage mutual advantages to provide better goods and services, establishing a novel type of partner relationship.