THE VAN RACKING SPECIALISTS
A Mercedes Sprinter transformed into a mobile workshop for lifting equipment
Speed and efficiency, full autonomy and adaptability to all situations are the keywords that best describe this Mercedes Sprinter L2 H2 that Syncro System has fitted out to service lifting equipment such as forklifts, cranes and tractors.
The van is a medium-large capacity model, and Syncro System has installed racking on both sides: storage elements of various types on the left and a work area served by a tool rack and containers on the right. The bulkhead area is equipped with everything the customer needs for complete autonomy on the move, with a selection of accessories adding the necessary functionalities.
Let’s take a closer look, starting with the liners.
Strong and lightweight liners for the Sprinter L2 H2
Adding liners to protect the van’s bodywork is the starting point for all Syncro racking projects.
The floor liner installed in this Mercedes Sprinter L2 H2 is made of marble-look plywood, while the doors and side walls are protected by polypropylene panels.
Syncro can line the walls of your van with a wide range of materials: electrogalvanised and painted steel sheet, lightweight peraluman, anodised aluminium, extra-strong steel or honeycomb polypropylene. The last of these has a thickness of around 4 mm (compared to an average of 1 mm for the other materials) but is extremely light and offers good mechanical impact resistance. Another advantage of this material is that it is non-toxic and can safely come into contact with foodstuffs with no risk of migration of harmful compounds.
➡Idea for maximum flexibility: Syncro has milled the floor liner and recessed in it two Airline profile rails for attaching hooks and lashing straps and securing cargo ready for transport.
How Syncro racking can make the most of any cargo compartment
Syncro racking centres have accumulated a wealth of experience in van transformations. Between 1996 and 2024 Syncro has fitted out over 100,000 vans and designed just as many custom racking systems to meet users’ needs and suit all makes and models of van.
The only way to achieve a perfect, fully customised racking solution is to:
- analyse the available space
- list all the customer's needs, including special requirements and occasions when the van could be used in an unusual way
- match the various requirements with Syncro’s vast product range, considering the size of the van
- design a fully customised racking project
- install the liners, racking and accessories and return the finished van
- assist the customer whenever needed by adding new components and/or moving those already installed
The Syncro racking in the Sprinter’s storage area
The left of this Sprinter for servicing lifting equipment has been fitted out as a storage area with:
- a total of 26 metal drawers, all with recessed handles, automatic latch mechanisms, non-slip mats and provision for adding internal dividers
- four configurable shelves with top-pivot doors on gas spring hinges
- a full-length top shelf with frames for 19 removable plastic containers
- two small shelves between the forward racking column and the bulkhead
- a tall open compartment underneath, closed off by a length of Syncroblock bar
- a floor-level compartment with a sealed tray
A special combination: case transport kit and sealed tray
Sealed trays are often chosen by Syncro customers who need to transport cans of oil or fuel. Syncro’s sealed, stainless-steel tray prevents drips from reaching shelves or the floor since any spillage is contained inside. The tray is welded at the joins and therefore completely sealed and can be removed quickly and easily for emptying and cleaning. Inside the tray, jerry cans are supported on a raised grille, so that drips fall to the bottom and do not foul the underside of the cans.
In this Mercedes Sprinter L2 H2 the sealed tray has been combined with a case holder kit consisting of a bar at the rear and a sliding shuttle. This super-functional combination allows the user to carry only a few cans at a time without them sliding around during transport.
Everything necessary for the Sprinter’s work area
The right of the Sprinter is fitted out as the van’s work area. A work bench, delimited by raised edges on the sides and back, is supported by a racking column consisting of a floor-level compartment with one of Syncro’s patented lift-and-rotate doors and, above it, three “normal” metal drawers and four sideways-opening drawers.
An LED strip light under the Multibox cabinets illuminates the work surface. The special features of these sideways-opening drawers are worth noting.
- They can be opened and accessed through by van’s side door without having to climb on board.
- The orientation of the drawers leaves a perforated side panel facing the centre of the van. This can be used as a tool rack, and also has a length of Syncroblock bar with metal hooks fitted at the top.
Using your van as a mobile workshop: the secrets of this Sprinter’s autonomy
For a van to be really effective as a mobile workshop, it needs to be fully autonomous in a wide range of logistical situations.
In this Sprinter for servicing lifting equipment:
- A portable compressor near the bulkhead at the front of the left-side racking provides compressed air for air-powered tools.
- The bulkhead is equipped with an Ecoflow power station, an electrical cable reel and a compressed air hose reel. The Ecoflow unit on the bulkhead is connected to the vehicle’s own battery and incorporates an inverter, battery charger and battery in a compact package. It is supported by a shelf on an aluminium frame. The cable and hose reels are mounted on the uprights of the same frame.
- Ecoflow power stations are typically connected to an electrical wiring system designed to meet the user’s needs. In this case you can see a multi-socket installed inside the shelf above the compressor compartment.
The milled bar at the bottom of the bulkhead can be used to attach lashing straps and secure cargo.
Transform your daily work with a Syncro racking system
A Syncro racking system in your van:
- can be installed in next to no time
- totally transforms – in a positive sense – your working life
- saves you both time and money
Get in touch with the racking experts now! Since 1996, Syncro System has specialised exclusively in van racking, fitted out tens of thousands of vans and fully satisfied customers!
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