Electric Lift Truck Specifications
The forklift is a common piece of machines used to lift and carry goods and supplies on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now come in varying classes and are powered with different sources. Nowadays, electric forklifts have become popular for a number of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and bigger than batteries utilized for automobiles. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the amount of weight that a specific model of lift truck can support.
Stroke
The stroke is the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular forklift.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize machines by kind in an effort to organize the features of the various models. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for stocking and pulling products inside a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by a person who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer the needed information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The weight of the battery would normally be specified on the lift truck also, as that specification is required to know the amount of weight the forklift should support. Normally the information also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the lift truck is designed to accept while charging. This is an essential specification. Like for example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.