Reinforced Steel Industry - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Mobicon pick a 40 foot container up at 20 foot points?
Yes, the Mobicon can do this.  Some flatbed containers and bolsters have container corner castings at 20 foot points.  Some flatbeds are quite thin, and it is a necessity to carry them at the 20 foot points, otherwise they could break.

How is a container lifted?
The Mobicon has lifting attachments that fit into the side hole of a container corner casting.

How high can a container be lifted?
The lift height is 1.75 meters.

Can the Mobicon bring a container inside a building?
Yes, the Mobicon only needs a 5 meter wide by 4 meter high doorway.  Many Mobicon users bring containers inside, or place them under low awnings.

How safe is a Mobicon?
A Mobicon is much safer than a forklift or a reach stacker.  Because containers are transported at only 300mm (one foot) off the ground, the Mobicon cannot tip over like forklifts or reach stackers.  Also, the operator is safely away from the load while driving.

What is the view of the operator?
The operator has an excellent view of the surroundings of the Mobicon.  In the cabin is a CCTV monitor, and 3 cameras are fitted around the Straddle Carrier.  In the case of carrying flatbed containers, the operator has total view in any direction, even without the standard fitted cameras.

How many operators are needed to lift a container?
The Mobicon is a one man operator machine.

What road surface is needed for the Mobicon to work on?
Unlike container forklift trucks and reach stackers, which have huge axle loads, Mobicons can work on most concrete, bitumen, pavers or compacted gravel surfaces.  We found that most surfaces that are suitable for a truck or trailer are suitable for the Mobicon.  If in doubt, a surface test should be done.  We can supply the wheel pressures at different container loads.

Does the operator need a license?
In Australia, and most other countries, no license is required.  Local regulations must be checked though.

How easy is it to operate a Mobicon?
Like all machinery, training is required.  We find that in most cases, a 3 hour training session is sufficient.  After that, we recommend that for the first (say) 50 containers a spotter helps the operator to ensure safe operations.

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