Electric Forklift Specs
Forklifts are utilized for carrying and lifting cargo in job locations such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks are available in various classes that utilize different kinds of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming extremely common in a wide array of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and bigger compared to batteries used for cars. Within this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by several common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the total weight that a particular type of lift truck can support.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the lift truck. It describes the total difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize equipment by kind in an effort to organize the features of the different models. 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 lift trucks are recommended for stocking and pulling products in a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks that are utilized by a person who walks at the rear of the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer the required information pertaining to its performance. On the lift truck is a plate that identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the lift truck too, because that information is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Usually the information also consists of the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the total energy input that the forklift's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an essential specification. For example, an electric forklift might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.