Forklift Impact Detection

The iTEch Standalone Forklift Impact Detection System will immediately alert the operator of impact events with two response levels:

• Level 1 – the system detects impacts and triggers an audible and visual alarm, requiring a supervisor override to reset
• Level 2 – triggers automatic truck shutdown upon impact, requiring a supervisor override to reset

Our forklift impact sensors capture and log detailed collision data, including severity, duration, and force across all three axes of the forklift truck. This logged record directly supports OSHA compliance: the powered industrial truck standard (29 CFR 1910.178) requires operators to receive refresher training after any accident or near-miss incident, and requires damaged trucks to be removed from service – impact detection gives you the objective record to enforce both.

How Our Forklift Impact Sensor System Works

The iTEch Standalone Impact Detection System is fitted to the main chassis of the forklift truck or other material handling vehicles. The system monitors severe or unusual acceleration and deceleration, storing these events and keeping a count of them while logging telemetry about the severity of each impact.

This information is accessible via a USB connection. Outputs from the unit can be used to alert both the operator and nearby personnel that the forklift has suffered an excessive impact. This can be a combination of audible and visual warnings mounted on or in the cab.

Level 1 of the system detects impacts and triggers an alarm siren / flashing beacon, which requires supervisor override to reset. Level 2 offers an additional automatic truck shutdown upon impact, requiring a supervisor override to reset.