Forklift mast height automation – with radar | Lift height sensor

Measuring the forklift mast height is essential for an efficient storage and retrieval of goods. Our fast, high-precision radar sensor provides reliable, contact-free lift height control, enabling safe and low-maintenance forklift automation even in the presence of dust, rain, extreme temperatures or challenging lighting conditions. Accurate and rapid forklift mast height measurement effectively prevents collisions with storage racks, buildings or personnel.

Thanks to its wide measurement range (0.3 to 40 meters) and a small measurement spot, our sensor is also suitable for lift height control on reach trucks, high rack stackers, very narrow aisle trucks and other semi-automated or automated high-lift forklifts. Furthermore, OndoSense radar sensors offer flexible, easy integration onto the forklift and simple commissioning via an intuitive configuration software.

With our radar, you will benefit from reliable, accurate lift height measurement even in demanding or complex forklift applications. Choose our modern, high-accuracy radar technology for forklift automation across warehousing, logistics, production, retail, construction, transport or material handling.

Reliable.
Dependable forklift mast height control.
- Reliable lift height control for high-reach forklifts such as reach trucks or very narrow aisle trucks.
- The radar measures accurately even with dust, rain, steam or heat and is also suitable for outdoor use.
Profitable.
Prevent downtime with radar.
- Our radar-based lift height measurement prevents collision-related forklift downtime.
- Low maintenance: Radar works contact-free, does not require any cleaning and has no moving parts.
Productive.
Rapid, efficient forklift automation.
- The radar sensor’s high measurement rate enables rapid movements of the forklift mast.
- Benefit from productive forklift operations through accurate lift height automation.

Forklift mast height measurement
Measurement accuracy	±5 mm
Measurement range	0.3 to 40 m
Measurement rate	up to 100 Hz
Possible environmental conditions	Dust, light reflections, rain, heat, cold, smoke, vapor, vibrations, wind, etc.
Outputs & interfaces	Analog current loop (4–20 mA), digital switching outputs (3x push-pull), RS485 communication interface
Application focus	Lift height measurement for forklift automation in warehousing, logistics, production, retail, construction, transport, cargo handling, etc.