When a forklift operator is carrying a large load, judging whether an industrial door is fully open isn’t always easy. Visibility is restricted. Timing matters. And getting it wrong can mean a damaged door, a delayed run, or a near miss.
The Ulti Pre Announce Light System is a visual indicator that takes the guesswork out of it – a simple traffic-light-style system that tells operators exactly what the door is doing, at a glance.
How Does the Ulti Pre Announce Light System Work?
The system uses three clear light states:
- Solid Red Light: The door is closed and it is not safe to proceed.
- Flashing Light: The door is opening or closing and is currently in operation.
- Solid Green Light: The door is fully open and it is safe to drive through. [UG-137 – G…. V1-en-NZ | Word]
That’s it. No training required. No guessing. Operators see the light, they know what to do.
Why Sites Use It
Forklifts carrying large or bulky loads often block the driver’s sightline. It can be genuinely difficult to judge where a door is in its cycle – whether it’s still rising, mid-travel, or all the way up.
The Pre Announce Light System solves this without complexity. Operators don’t need to slow down and crane their necks to check. They look for green, and they go.
As described in the Ulti installation video:Â “Really simple, really effective, and a great way to improve safety and give confidence to your forklift drivers that they’re not going to be damaging the doors.”
The Benefits of the Ulti Pre Announce Light System
Improved Workplace Safety
The system helps communicate when a door is moving and when it is safe to pass through, reducing the risk of incidents around doorways.Â
Greater Forklift Operator Confidence
Clear visual indicators help operators make decisions quickly and confidently, particularly when visibility is restricted by large loads.
Reduced Door Damage
By preventing forklifts from attempting to pass through a door that is opening, closing, or not fully open, the system can help minimise accidental impacts and costly repairs.
Simple and Easy to Understand
The red, flashing, and green light sequence is intuitive and easy for operators to interpret, making it an effective safety solution for a wide range of industrial environments.Â
Where Can the Ulti Pre Announce Light System Be Used?
The Ulti Pre Announce Light System is well suited to facilities where forklifts and pedestrians regularly interact with industrial doors, including:
- Warehouses
- Distribution centres
- Cold storage facilities
- Food processing plants
- Manufacturing facilities
- Loading dock areas
A Simple Solution That Makes a Big Difference
The best safety solutions are often the simplest. By clearly communicating when a door is closed, moving, or safe to pass through, the Ulti Pre Announce Light System helps create a safer and more efficient workplace while giving forklift operators the confidence they need to work productively. As described in the video, it is a “really simple, really effective” way to improve safety and help prevent door damage.