In 30 minutes a Port-A-Trac can be installed in a kiln reaching under the bricking machine to the bedding crew. With a dedicated fork lift operator and one laborer a 4,000 lbs pallet of brick can be pulled up kiln by an electric power winch to the bedding crew to keep production moving swiftly. Utilizing this procedure optimizes your manpower by allowing 5 of the 7 crew originally passing brick one by one to move onto more important jobs within the kiln. So many times have I heard project managers scrambling to put guys on different jobs to meet schedule deadlines, which usually meant the first highly trained crew members, would be pulled onto another job. While less trained crew members were left operating the bricking machine causing inconsistency in the installation job. And if you are already short handed thanks to layoffs necessary in our current economy, this only leads to longer work days, overtime, and worker fatigue.
With a Port-A-Trac, 2 men can easily push a 4,000 LB pallet of brick up the kiln and under a Bricking Machine
Increase speed of refractory installation
Decrease worker fatigue
Accommodates multiple transfer carts along the same track, each capable of holding 4,000 LBS
Optional power winch available
Brake system to hold carts anywhere on track
Build to any length – modular aluminum track comes in 3 meter and 1.5 meter sections