Electric Forklift Specs
The forklift is a common piece of machines utilized to carry and lift merchandise and materials on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Forklifts now come in varying classes and are powered with different sources. Nowadays, electric forklifts have become popular for several industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are larger and more powerful than car batteries. Within this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a lift truck unit can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the lift truck is the stroke. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize machinery by kind in order to organize the features of the various units. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric forklifts. Class I lift trucks cover electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for pulling and stocking merchandise inside a warehouse and are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by an individual who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications offer information about what type of performance you can expect from them. The majority of lift trucks have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery would often be specified on the lift truck too, as that information is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift would have to support. Typically the specification also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the forklift is made to accept while charging. This is an important condition. Like for instance, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.