Electric Forklift Specifications
Forklifts are used for carrying and lifting loads in job sites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks come in different classes that utilize various kinds of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming very popular in a wide range of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are larger and more powerful than batteries utilized for cars. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are a variety of sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount of otal weight a forklift model are capable of supporting is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the total difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the different models, classes of lift trucks have been categorized into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I forklifts cover 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 merchandise in a warehouse. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are operated by a person who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information about what kind of performance you can expect from them. Most lift trucks have a plate which identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery would often be specified on the lift truck as well, since that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the lift truck must support. Normally the specification also consists of the lift truck weight 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 condition. Like for example, an electric forklift might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.