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German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Retail
German term or phrase:Flitzer
Dementsprechend wird auch dann Nachschub angefordert, wenn eigentlich abgestapelt werden müsste
Dies führt u. U. zu unnötigen Arbeitswegen für die Flitzer, da diese mit der vermeintlich nachzufüllenden Ware an den Platz kommen und dort feststellen, dass lediglich abgestapelt werden muss
Daraufhin wechselt der entsprechende Flitzerfahrer vom Flitzer auf den Stapler und stapelt die Paletten ab
I have understood the Flitzer as forklifts/forklift trucks so far, but how can I distinguish them correctly from the (Gabel)stapler in other parts of the text? Background - presentation of a Voice Picking system.
Explanation: A Flitzer appears to be a small Schlepper -- a kind of industrial tractor used in factories for pulling material across a factory floor. Whereas the Stapler is used for stacking (vertical transfer), the Flitzer is used for relocation and horizontal displacement on the floor.
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I am providing you with a new link, as the one already provided does not work well. Unfortunately, with the new link you will have to undertake your own investigation.
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In reply to the Asker's note: I do not believe that a Flitzer has lifting capacity (not a lift); nor do I believe that it has -- other than the driver, of course -- any carrying capacity (not a truck). Rather, it is vehicle used solely for pulling (a tractor).
By the way, my research revealed that these vehicles are sometimes modified and used in sporting events. This suggests that they are quick and versatile and probably only used for quick maneuvering on the factory floor. The "bobby car", a child's play toy, is a direct derivative.
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You might also like to try the word "tow-car". This would capture both the idea of the tractor (vehicle for pulling) and the idea of a light versatile, highly maneuverble vehicle (a car).
Acc. to my client this is a "Flurfördergerät für die Palettenkommissionierung" and they were happy with low lift pallet truck which is what it actually does 1 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
Thank you for the point, but as you probably know, popular use even within a profession, does not always match what is technically correct. In any case, I am happy that you contacted your client and were able to obtain satisfaction.
I am afraid the onoy google hits I get refer to "Messerschmitt" Kabinenroller and the like, invented by Fritz Fend. I am wondering whether they might talk about little 'smart cars' or such vehicles that they use in this line of work???:(( quite unlikely ,
Dies führt u. U. zu unnötigen Arbeitswegen für die Flitzer, da diese mit der vermeintlich nachzufüllenden Ware an den Platz kommen und dort feststellen, dass lediglich abgestapelt werden muss
Daraufhin wechselt der entsprechende Flitzerfahrer vom Flitzer auf den Stapler und stapelt die Paletten ab
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Explanation: A Flitzer appears to be a small Schlepper -- a kind of industrial tractor used in factories for pulling material across a factory floor. Whereas the Stapler is used for stacking (vertical transfer), the Flitzer is used for relocation and horizontal displacement on the floor.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 hrs (2006-11-09 21:23:58 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
I am providing you with a new link, as the one already provided does not work well. Unfortunately, with the new link you will have to undertake your own investigation.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2006-11-09 21:42:37 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
In reply to the Asker's note: I do not believe that a Flitzer has lifting capacity (not a lift); nor do I believe that it has -- other than the driver, of course -- any carrying capacity (not a truck). Rather, it is vehicle used solely for pulling (a tractor).
By the way, my research revealed that these vehicles are sometimes modified and used in sporting events. This suggests that they are quick and versatile and probably only used for quick maneuvering on the factory floor. The "bobby car", a child's play toy, is a direct derivative.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2006-11-09 22:03:38 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2006-11-09 22:14:19 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
You might also like to try the word "tow-car". This would capture both the idea of the tractor (vehicle for pulling) and the idea of a light versatile, highly maneuverble vehicle (a car).
R. A. Stegemann Thailand Local time: 21:30 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 9
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Acc. to my client this is a "Flurfördergerät für die Palettenkommissionierung" and they were happy with low lift pallet truck which is what it actually does
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Asker: thanks that at least someone has responded, at the moment I am using "low lift pallet truck", what do you think?
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