Stacking machines are very useful machines and companies from all sectors use these machines in their storage activities. Without these machines, it is not possible for the warehouses to operate efficiently, quickly and easily.

Stackers are generally used to transport and stack heavy loads and materials from one place to another quickly and with less effort. The biggest advantage of these machines is that they can reach high places. In addition, stackers are compact machines designed to work in confined spaces. It has high maneuverability and can handle different loads. Some 5000 stackers can carry loads of more than kg.

One feature of the stackers is the ease of maintenance. These machines can be used with simple operation and maintenance. However, proper and regular maintenance is important in terms of longevity of the stackers. Today, as with all hoisting and conveying equipment, the enterprises are required to perform preventive maintenance for stackers.

The stackers produced today are highly developed and the safety of operators and all other employees is given priority. The operators who will use the stackers are expected to be trained and experienced. Some of the stackers operate with gasoline, diesel or propane. Some of them are electrical.

The standards that are taken as basis in the control and inspection works carried out by the competent authorities are as follows:

• TS 10689 Stability stackers and pallet stackers

• TS 10123 ISO 2328 Forklift trucks - Hook type fork arms and fork carriage trays - Coupling dimensions

• TS 10124 Stackers - Forklifts-Dimensions

• TS 10125 Forklift trucks - Hook type - Fork arms - Terms

• TS 10201 ISO 3184 Stackers - Transportation and pedestal type - Stability tests