Express handling of loose loads

The operator can empty or load rapidly and ergonomically throughout the shift — enabling increased capacity and speedier delivery. Moving up and down — and from left to right — the product can be moved to suit the operator.

Parcels are eased onto the conveyor belt with short, ergonomic movements. Express Snoot can elevate to an angle of 15°. Parcels can be placed at height, utilising the whole of the vehicle and saving on transport costs. When the fleet includes vans and similar small vehicles, the Snoot can be lowered below floor level to an angle of -25°. This flexibility means vehicles of any size can be served through standard loading bay doors.

In addition to moving up and down, Express Snoot can pivot at angles of ±25°, which means the operator doesn’t waste time moving around inside the vehicle. Tests have shown that Express Snoot makes the loading or unloading process more efficient and less strenuous. 

Using both hands, the operator is able to move parcels continuously to and from the conveyor. Minimal lifting is required as Express Snoot is right alongside the operator. Working intuitively the operator just nudges the unit into place with a hip, shoulder, knee or elbow. Three robust nudge buttons are placed on both sides of Express Snoot, which makes it easy for two operators to work in unison. Either operator is able to pull Express Snoot over to his/her side of the vehicle or nudge it over to the opposite side.

In addition to the standard Caljan safety features, such as full under-guarding and lighting, Express Snoot is fitted with sensors that prevent it knocking into the sides of the container. Sensors at the front of the unit make sure it stops as close to the cargo as possible when nudged. When moving from side to side, a locking mechanism keeps Express Snoot securely in place between movements.