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The powerful and efficient EKX series 4 and 5 tri-lateral stackers are our specialists for economical stacking and retrieval of entire pallets or picking individual articles in high bay warehouses. Whether middle lifting segment or lifting heights up to 18 meters - with our EKX you take your warehouse logistics to a new level. Intelligent lightweight construction and maintenance-free synchronous reluctance motors ensure first-class performance and outstanding efficiency. The driver and forklift work according to the man-up principle, where the driver's platform and forks are always at the same level. Patented vibration damping, RFID ground control and smart assistance systems guarantee optimal handling and maximum safety. Working while sitting or standing: On a generously dimensioned driver's seat with adjustable control panel, large storage areas and various equipment options - always ready to individually adapt to your warehouse requirements.
With the Jungheinrich Li-ion Guarantee Plus, we give you a long-term performance promise of up to 5 years on our high-quality lithium-ion batteries, so you can completely concentrate on your tasks without worrying.
We are convinced this decision is right for you. That‘s why we guarantee that you can easily and quickly switch back to the original technology at any time within the first 6 months – without stating reasons.
Use the data from your trucks to save time, energy and money and increase efficiency. Our Telematics box (ex factory) provides you with a free fleet management starter package that can be flexibly expanded with various hardware and software components.
Leading throughintelligence.
Lift your productivity to a new level.
Number one in narrow aisle warehouses: EKX, the new generation of high-rack stackers from Jungheinrich. Now you can take advantage of the latest technologies and intelligent solutions for maximum productivity.
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Thanks to our intelligent narrow-aisle warehouse solution.
Create more pallet locations requiring less space and benefit from lower costs per pallet location. We also offer competent support as your partner in planning system solutions.
Your advantages at a glance:
Up to 30 percent more usable storage space compared to wide-aisle warehouses.
Significantly higher throughput performance than with counterbalanced trucks or reach trucks.
Lower costs per pallet location.
Comprehensive system solutions – we will be happy to advise you.
Better performance on uneven surfaces.
With patented vibration damping.
Don't let anything slow you down – not even the condition of your floor. Vibration damping by Jungheinrich makes this possible. This world first in the high-rack stacker market ensures more safety and better performance for the EKX series 5, even on uneven surfaces.
Your advantages at a glance:
More reliability and better driving characteristics on uneven surfaces.
Smoother ride thanks to less side sway.
Increased speed for more throughput performance.
Optionally retrofittable performance modules for the EKX series 5.
Thanks to vibration absorbers located in the boom you benefit from enhanced safety, more operator comfort and therefore better performance on uneven surfaces.
Cut costs and extend your operating times – with the new EKX. Thanks to innovative synchronous reluctance motors and double energy recovery, you can cover two shifts with just one battery charge.
Your advantages at a glance:
Higher throughput performance thanks to lift speed of up to 0.6 m/s and reaching speed of up to 0.5 m/s.
Intelligent lightweight construction boosts capacity by 100 kg.
Lowest consumption in its class thanks to the latest synchronous reluctance motor technology.
Two shifts without changing the battery thanks to efficient energy management.
2SHIFTS1CHARGE
Thanks to the optimised energy management of the new EKX you will be able to work 16 hours (two shifts) with only one battery charge.
INTELLIGENT LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
High-tensile steels ensure 100 kg more capacity with less weight. For more load capacity in high heights
THE NEXT LEVEL OF ENERGY RECOVERY
The EKX not only saves you energy, you even recover energy when braking and lowering. That makes it the most efficient truck in its class.
DOUBLE YOUR ADVANTAGE
With the combination of synchronous motors and three-phase asynchronous motors you benefit from up to 15 % less energy consumption.
SYNCHRONOUS DRIVES
Our maintenance-free synchronous reluctance motor technology ensures more performance with reduced loss of energy and thus more work cycles in a shorter time.
MORE THROUGHPUT PERFORMANCE
With a lift speed up to 0.6 m/s and a reaching speed up to 0.5 m/s you can increase your hourly pallet throughput.
More support for the operator.
Thanks to practical intelligence.
Moving more with less effort – that is the principle we perfected in the EKX. The innovative new operating concept creates an optimum workstation: Carefully considered details, smart assistance systems and thoroughly successful ergonomics ensure that the operator can concentrate on his work.
Your advantages at a glance:
The perfect workstation, oriented in every way to the operator's needs.
Optimum freedom of movement with the lowest entry in its class and individually adjustable controls.
Modular personal protection and collision avoidance system ensures safety, reliability and flexibility.
Innovative and intelligent assistance systems that can be selected and combined depending on the application to provide support for the operator.
With a folding gate for better range, order picking lights (Pick-by-Light) and upholstered knee supports the EKX is perfectly equipped for daily operation.
The control panel with adjustable height and tilt is the central control unit. That means the operator always has a clear view of important information.
The integrated personal protection system offers reliable all-round safety. The PSS Anti Collision system enables you to use multiple trucks in one aisle.
Easy access using softkey, PIN code or transponder protects against unauthorised access.
PERFECTLY POSITIONED
An adjustable comfort seat, best all-round visibility and more room create a workstation that could not be more perfectly matched to the operator's needs.
More efficiency for every task.
Thanks to intelligent navigation and system integration.
Any automatic system is only as good as the interaction of its elements. Our logistics interface ensures that the intelligent technology in the EKX works together optimally with your warehouse management system. That means every delivery process runs significantly faster with EKX warehouse navigation using RFID technology.
Your advantages at a glance:
Smart assistance systems supporting navigation and operation – guaranteeing you enhanced safety and throughput performance.
Simple connection to existing warehouse management systems thanks to the Logistics Interface by Jungheinrich – for constant communication between the truck and the warehouse management system.
Precise tracking through RFID technology which also allows for manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic* mode.
Optimum speed at all times, automatically adjusted to the current surface conditions.
Damit der EKX auf jeder Art von Boden mit der optimalen Geschwindigkeit unterwegs ist, kann die Fahrgeschwindigkeit an Ihre Bodentopologie angepasst werden.
This transponder technology ensures precise tracking in narrow aisles at all times. It supports manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic operation.
JUNGHEINRICH LOGISTICS INTERFACE
The middleware for an easy connection to existing warehouse management systems ensures more efficiency in workflows.
More options for all requirements.
Thanks to maximum flexibility.
The best solution for you takes into account all the special features of your warehouse. That's why we developed our modular system to offer you a unique range of available configuration options. And if your situation changes, you can adapt your EKX at any time. That's maximum flexibility. Today and in the future.
MODULAR SYSTEM
The Jungheinrich modular system offers two platforms to match the EKX exactly to your requirements.
CUSTOM-MADE
We combine perfection in series production, and we also deliver custom-made solutions ex works. Developed with engineering skill and experience.
PROFI-PLUS
With up to seven power modules, the EKX becomes a true warehouse wonder weapon: faster, higher, stronger, longer, better.
MORE OPTIONS. MORE POWER.
With these individually selectable intelligent power packages you can boost the performance in exactly the areas where you need more power.
More support for all your questions.
With comprehensive service.
Non-stop top performance: Thanks to our unique service competence. We combine speed with know-how. Whatever your need – commissioning, maintenance, repairs or a security check – Jungheinrich guarantees you premium services around the clock. We back that up with 60 years of experience.
Discover our features in detail
Features
Maximum efficiency
Motor technology: AC drives cut energy loss in half, allowing for even longer operating times.
Double energy recovery during braking and lowering with maximum effectiveness due to patented hydraulic valve technology.
Compact hydraulics with short distances and low resistance for less energy consumption.
Fewer cables and plugs as well as optimum matching of all components due to compact electronics.
The active battery and energy management reduces peak currents and reduces the load on the battery and components.
High-performance capability lasting 2 shifts without battery change.
Optional sideshiftPLUS performance package for Series 5
The active sideshiftPLUS (optional) extends the reach distance by up to 100 mm and makes it possible to handle different load sizes.
Optional Floor Pro performance package for Series 5
Innovative system for vibration damping.
Reduces swaying of the truck from side to side.
Smooth and fast driving on uneven surfaces.
Available with lithium-ion technology
High availability thanks to extremely short charging times.
No battery exchange required.
Saving costs due to longer service life and zero maintenance as compared to lead-acid batteries.
No charging rooms and ventilation required as there is no build-up of gas.
Safe Handling
Large panoramic window with very good view of fork tips for reliable lifting of loads.
Large color display with all important information avaiable at a glance.
warehouseNAVIGATION (optional)
Up to 25% greater throughput in narrow aisle warehouses.
Easy to set up a connection from the EKX to your Warehouse Management System with the Jungheinrich logistics interface.
Target position is transferred direct to the truck control system.
Automatic vertical and horizontal positioning.
Automatic stacking operation and effective twin cycles.
Automatic confirmation to the Warehouse Management System increases process reliability and saves time - safety scan no longer takes place.
Maximum flexibility in the warehouse, as the existing Warehouse Management Systems can be modified to cater for warehouse extensions.
Commissioning and maintenance
Quick and reliable commissioning through teach-in process.
The integrated diagnostic system allows for fast and accurate fault diagnosis.
1000 operating hours maintenance interval for high truck availability.
Maintenance-free AC motors and wear-free sensor systems ensure a high level of operational safety and reliability.
Ergonomic workstation
Comfortable and fast entering and exiting through the lowest entry step in its class.
Generous space for ample freedom of movement. Increase in cabin depth and height (optional).
Control panel with electrically adjustable height/tilt for optimum operating position.
Upholstered knee supports with integrated storage space for comfortable picking.
Relaxed sitting and comfortable standing with sprung, adjustable and foldable comfort seat.
Modular storage and holder system (optional).
Intelligent stacking
RFID technology for truck positioning in narrow aisles.
Inductive guidance with multi-frequency control.
In-aisle travel distance and height measuring.
Active reach control and correction of the mast backward tilt.
warehouseNAVIGATION with precise approach and automatic stacking.
Load handling by sideshift or telescopic forks.
Flexibility
The optional modular performance packages ensure that the EKX is equipped for every application.
Various assistance systems increase process reliability and safe time in pallet handling.
As cold store version usable at temperatures as low as -28°C (optional for series 5).