Faster, More Efficient Loading for Taplanes

Joloda Hydraroll takes the load off in all loading scenarios. Taplanes is a Harrogate based bathroom pod manufacturer serving the Hotel and Student Accommodation market. They came to Joloda Hydraroll looking for a solution to help them manage the increased demand for their products through faster and more efficient loading.

This case study uncovers how our Skate and Track system improved the efficiency of Taplanes loading operations, as well as eliminating the risk of product damage.

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The Client

introducing Taplanes

Taplanes are a shower and bathroom manufacturer from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, founded in 1979. Taplanes provide tailored, bespoke showers, and with their talented design team, operate globally, stretching as far as Antarctica and Africa.

The Challenge

improve efficiency and safety

Demand for Taplanes products had significantly increased leading to an investment in a new Euro 6.7 metre long Micra Bodies Truck. This increased their capacity as their previous truck was only 4 metres. With a large sector of their business in schools and universities, the company was working in a short window of 6 weeks of the summer holidays to get pods delivered. Loading a much longer truck body was more difficult. the pods simply slid in and out of the shorter bodied truck. With the longer truck body, this would have proved strenuous due to the weight of the pods, was more susceptible to damage and time-consuming.

The Solution

skate and track system

Joloda Hydraroll proposed a Skate and Track system as it not only provided more efficient loading, but also eliminated the risk of product damage. The pods are moved into the vehicle using the skates instead of hand pushing. Joloda skates are placed in recessed tracks and rolled under the load, the skates and load are then raised by pulling down the handles. This then means that the load, which can be any weight up to 3.5 tonnes, is ‘live’, and can be freely pushed the length of the trailer. The skates include manual and automatic braking, self-centring and minimal maintenance as the system cleans itself when it is in use.

why choose a skate & track loading solution?

Fast and easy handling of heavy goods without forklifts going into the cargo space
Skates can lift and load reels/pallets up to 3.5 tonnes
Maximum space utilisation and no product damage
Minimum maintenance – a self-cleaning system
250,000 systems operating in over 30 countries worldwide for over 60 years

trailer loading

see it in action

At Joloda Hydraroll, we’re about creating loading solutions that solve our clients’ problems.

In this video, we'll show you how a skate and track system is used to trailer loading in Japan. With this manual loading system, you'll be able to load your trailers in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional pallet loading methods. Not only will our Skate and Track system save time, but you'll also be able to keep your equipment in optimal condition during trailer loading.

Take a look at our Skate & Track Loading System video to see just how easy it can handle the demands of your business.

conclusion

Taplanes were able to meet the increase in demand by loading their larger trailer more efficiently and safely and by using a larger vehicle, less delivery runs also meant a reduction in their carbon footprint.

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During the consultation, a Joloda Hydraroll Group Systems Expert will speak with you about your business' current logistics operations, plans and goals.

We have over 60+ years of experience providing cutting-edge technological solutions to the logistics industry and have helped countless companies around the world lighten their load.

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From benefits to best practice, discover how to lighten the load with our Skate and Track System brochure today!

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OUR NETWORK

a global leader, with local partners

Around the world, we’re known as the number one; the global leader in loading and unloading solutions. This is not only because we are the largest but also the first too; we've been pioneering loading solutions since 1962.

What truly makes us great is our fantastic product assortment supported by the best partners worldwide. We have an experienced network of 30+ distributors that also support an aftersales network, which is key, especially for automatic loading and unloading.

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why choose us?

We help businesses lighten loads and are highly regarded as the world's leading loading and unloading solutions provider in the logistics industry. Over the last 60 years, we've helped thousands of businesses streamline their logistics operations to be more cost-efficient, more sustainable, and more health and safety-conscious. Learn more About Us, here.

As experts in all kinds of unloading and unloading solutions, we can help innovate, automate and streamline your end-of-production line problems, wherever you are.

Get in touch with our experts today to learn how we can provide a safe working environment, call our friendly team on +44 (0) 151 427 8954, on our Let's Chat page, via email on sales@joloda.com or on LinkedIn...

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faster, more efficient loading for Taplanes