Restraint systems
Studies have shown that 25% of all fatal accidents involving forklifts are tipping accidents. These are usually due to improper operation, such as transporting a raised load or cornering too quickly. If the truck tips over, the unsecured operator can be ejected or seriously or even fatally injured while attempting to jump off the vehicle.
Such accidents must be avoided at all costs. For this reason, a restraint system has been required by law since December 2002.
These are the advantages offered by restraint systems from GRUMA
Personal protection - accidents caused by tipping forklifts are prevented
Comfort - better ventilation compared to the closed driver's cab.
Legal certainty - compliance with legal regulations & entrepreneurial obligations
Retrofittable - manufacturer-independent
Continuous spare parts supply guaranteed for all models
Simple operation
Available systems
Restraint systems can be divided into mono systems and duo systems. The decision in favor of one of the two systems depends on the type of mounting and the vehicle type. Mono systems are mounted under the driver's seat or on the vehicle roof. In this system, the left and right safety bars are connected to each other. (not available separately) Duo systems, on the other hand, are attached to the vehicle frame. The left and right safety bar are mounted separately here. (available individually)
Legal requirements
- Work Equipment Directive 89/655/EEC
- Amendment Directive 95/63/EC
- DIN EN 1726-1
- DGUV Regulation 68
The following devices must be equipped with restraint systems according to the legal regulations:
- Front seat forklift truck up to 10 tons capacity
- Cross stacker (side stacker)
The right restraint system for every application
HRS-E Duo System
The HRS-E Duo restraint system is the semi-automatic version of our Duo systems and a simple solution to effectively protect the forklift operator.
With the HRS-E Duo system, the safety bars are attached to the driver protection frame and lie within the truck contour. They can also be opened upward and closed downward manually by the operator. An integrated electronic drive release prevents unsecured driving off with the safety bar open. The truck can only be set in motion after it has been manually closed and the forklift driver thereby automatically secured.
Details of the HRS-E Duo System
- Two-part system (left and right vehicle side) - also available individually
- Mounting the bracket on the driver protection frame
- Easy operation (when the handle is pressed, the bracket automatically opens upwards).
- Bracket opens within the contour, even in tight spaces, the driver can exit the vehicle easily
- Driving release only possible with closed stirrup - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open stirrups
- Manual closing of the bracket for driving clearance
- Tension-independent restraint system
HRS-E Duo Swing
The HRS-E Duo swivel restraint system is the innovative further development of the HRS-E Duo restraint system. (mandatory for series 387 and 388)
The HRS-E Duo swivel restraint system is particularly well suited for vehicles in a two- to three-shift operation. Thanks to a swivel device, the safety restraints can be folded back by 180° to facilitate lateral battery changes. By folding up the safety stirrups, battery replacement is quick, effective and uncomplicated. During operation, the safety bars, identical to the HRS-E Duo restraint system, are manually opened upwards and closed downwards within the forklift contours.
Details of the HRS-E Duo Schwenk
- Two-part system (left and right vehicle side) - also available individually
- Mounting the bracket on the driver protection frame
- Easy operation (when the handle is pressed, the bracket automatically opens upwards).
- Bar opens inside the contour, allowing the driver to exit the vehicle easily even in tight spaces
- Driving release only possible with closed stirrup - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open stirrups
- Manual closing of the bracket for driving clearance
- Tension-independent restraint system
- Swivels (180°) to the rear - facilitates battery replacement
- Entry facilitated by folding away the bracket
ERS Duo Swivel System
The ERS Duo swivel restraint system is the fully automatic version of our Duo systems. This restraint system offers above all comfort and easy operation. By operating the handbrake, the safety bar opens and closes automatically.
Details of the ERS Duo Swivel System
- Two-part system (left and right vehicle side) - also available individually
- Mounting the bracket on the driver protection frame
- Convenience & ease of use - by pressing the handbrake, the bracket opens and closes (when the handbrake is applied, the bracket automatically opens upwards).
- Bracket opens within the contour, even in tight spaces, the driver can exit the vehicle easily
- Safe parking of the forklift in accordance with DGUV regulation 68 - by coupling with hand brake
- Driving release only possible with closed stirrup - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open stirrups
- Automatic closing of the bracket by releasing the handbrake
- Swivels (180°) to the rear - facilitates battery replacement
- Entry facilitated by folding away the bracket
- Voltage transformer is included
GBS / GBS-E
The harness system is a further development of the simple lap belt and addresses its weakness: The sometimes laborious application.
Even a jacket makes it considerably more difficult to insert the belt into the belt buckle. With the belt retractor system, this step is a thing of the past. By folding down the belt bar, the driver is automatically secured. When the buckle is unlocked, the safety bar opens and moves up automatically, allowing the driver to get out without any problems.
Details of the belt hanger system
- Simple, inexpensive and fast
- Innovative further development of the lap belt
- By folding down the bar, the driver is automatically secured, the sometimes laborious putting on of the lap belt is considerably facilitated
- When the lock is unlocked, the shackle opens upwards automatically and the driver can get out of the car
- For GBS-E: Driving release only possible with closed stirrup - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open stirrups
- Opening speed of the bracket can be adjusted individually
- Available with and without electronic driving approval
The HRS-E Mono restraint system
The HRS-E Mono restraint system is the semi-automatic version of our mono systems and a simple solution to effectively protect the forklift operator.
With the HRS-E Mono restraint system, the safety bars lie within the vehicle contours and are attached under the driver's seat or to the vehicle roof, which means that the driver's seat has no restrictions on its adjustment options. The safety restraints can be manually opened upward and closed downward by the driver. An integrated electronic drive release prevents unsecured driving off with the safety bar open. The truck can only be set in motion after the safety bar has been closed manually and the driver has been automatically secured.
Details of the HRS-E Mono restraint system
- One-piece system (left and right vehicle side connected to each other) - not available individually
- Mounting the brackets on the driver's seat or vehicle roof
- Easy operation (by pulling up the bracket automatically opens upwards)
- Stirrups lie within the contour of the truck; in tight spaces, the driver can exit the vehicle without difficulty
- Manual closing of the bracket for driving clearance
- Tension-independent restraint system
- Driving is only possible with the shackle closed - driving is electrically interrupted when the shackle is open
The ERS Mono restraint system
The ERS Mono restraint system is the fully automatic version of our mono systems.
This restraint system offers above all comfort and ease of use. By operating the handbrake,
the safety bar opens and closes automatically.
Details of the ERS Mono restraint system
- One-piece system (left and right vehicle side connected to each other
) - not available individually - Mounting the brackets on the driver's seat or vehicle roof
- By actuating the handbrake, the bracket automatically opens upwards
- Automatic closing of the bracket by releasing the handbrake
- Safe parking of the forklift in accordance with DGUV regulation 68 by coupling with hand brake
- Stirrups lie within the contour of the truck; in tight spaces, the driver can exit the vehicle without difficulty
- Voltage transformer is included
- Driving is only possible with the safety bar closed - driving is electrically interrupted when the safety bar is open
Protector / Protector-E
Manual restraint system without or with electric drive release
The Protector can be mounted instead of an ordinary vehicle door. Its advantages are clear:
With the same opening function and safety for the driver, there is no heat buildup in the vehicle cabin due to better air flow.
Details of the Protector / Protector-E
- Two-part system (left and right vehicle side) - also available individually
- Mounting the bracket on the driver protection frame
- Bracket opens outward
- Lightweight construction
- With Protector-E: Driving clearance only possible with closed stirrup - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open stirrups
- Various setting options
- Available in black color
SUN-Protector / SUN-Protector-E
Thanks to the ease of installation, this restraint system is a great alternative for an existing closed cab, especially in the summer months.
The Sun-Protector is hooked into the existing door hinges (not included). Overheated vehicle cabs are now a thing of the past. Drive in summer with our Sun-Protector and in winter with your closed driver's cab.
Details of the SUN-Protector / SUN-Protector-E
- Two-part system (left and right vehicle side) - also available individually
- Easy to change by placing on the existing door hinges
- Equipped for any season - in summer SUN-Protector, in winter driver's door (closed cabin).
- Bracket opens outward
- Lightweight construction
- With SUN-Protector-E: driving release only possible with closed door - driving operation is electrically interrupted with open door
Restraint systems for reach trucks
Are you looking for a sophisticated solution for personal protection on your reach truck? Our Protector for reach trucks offers you the safety you need in everyday life. The Protector can be opened to the outside like an ordinary door. Do not hesitate and contact us, we have the right solution for you! We will be happy to provide you with an offer tailored to your needs.
Details of the restraint system for reach truck
- Mounting the stirrups on the driver protection frame
- Bracket opens outward, like an ordinary car door
- Lightweight construction
- With Protector E: Driving only possible with closed shackle - driving is electrically interrupted when shackle is open
Special solutions
We supply you with the right restraint system for your forklifts.
Would you like a restraint system that is individually tailored to your forklifts according to your requirements?
No problem - thanks to our years of experience, we can also offer you innovative and individual solutions for your restraint system. For example, we have developed a special HRS-E Mono restraint system for the Linde forklift truck in the new "Roadster" version.
Are you also interested in an individual solution?
Then do not hesitate and contact us. We find solutions for special constructions of any kind and make.
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Restraint systems at a glance
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