Forklift Laser Tine Guides

Laser sight line helps operators place forklifts more accurately

"Help your forklift drivers place and pick pallets faster and safer. Laser lines are easy to see so tine placement is easier. This means fewer accidents and less damage. Need advice? Send an inquiry. You can also chat or call us!"

Blake, Employee-Owner
Account Executive 

Dual Laser Systems

A dual laser guidance system provides added accuracy and safety. The top laser aligns fork tines with pallet fork slots to prevent damage to goods. The bottom laser aligns forklift with pallet rack beam to avoid damage to the rack.

Understanding Laser Energizing (Start-up) Systems

There are two main choices in how the laser guides gets power: onboard rechargeable batteries specifically for the laser system, or direct wiring a laser's voltage regulator to the forklift's electric power source. If direct wiring your laser system, you must have an existing power supply available at the carriage; this system does not include the hardware to establish one, only connect to one. If no power supply is available, please select a battery powered model.

Beyond those choices are also decisions on how you want the laser itself to trigger, or startup.

Vibration Switch

A vibration switch circuit takes its cue from motion - the vibration caused by the forklift, or motion of the forklift being driven. When the circuit senses motion, it triggers the laser to turn "on". If there is no movement for more than 4 minutes, the circuit triggers the laser to turn "off". This type switch helps save laser service life and saves battery power.

Height Switch

Height switches operate by sensing how high the laser is from its resting location. When 7' high is reached, the switch triggers the laser to turn "on" and remains on as long as the forks remain above 7' high. When the forks drop below that height, the switch triggers the laser to turn "off". This type switch has a two-fold purpose: 1) saves laser service life and battery life, 2) helps prevent laser light flashes from potentially damaging workers' eyes in high worker population work areas.

RF Controls (Remote)

RF or "radio frequency" controls work like the remote control key fob for your car. The controller (backed with 3M adhesive) is mounted to the forklift frame where it can be easily reached. A push of the button turns on the laser system to aid the operator in fork placement. A second push of the button turns the laser system off, saving laser life and batteries.

Key Switch

A key switch unit is hard wired to the forklift's electrical system or battery. It powers on when the forklift powers on and powers off when the forklift powers off. Since it doesn't require separate activation and deactivation, the safety benefit of the laser guide is always there when the lift is operating, and there's no forgetting to turn it off.