Electric Forklift Specifications
Forklifts are utilized for lifting and carrying cargo in job sites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks are available in various classes that use different types of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming very popular in a wide array of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger compared to car batteries. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are different sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the total weight which a specific type of forklift is capable of supporting.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the forklift is the stroke. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize machinery by kind to be able to organize the features of the different models. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I lift trucks include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are recommended for stocking and pulling products inside a warehouse and are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are used by a person who walks at the rear of the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information regarding what type of performance you could expect from them. The majority of lift trucks have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the lift truck also, as that specification is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck will have to support. Usually the information also includes the lift truck weight without the battery.
Input
Input is the amount of energy input that the lift truck's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is an essential condition. Like for instance, an electric forklift might be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.