Electric Forklift Specs
Forklifts are used for lifting and carrying cargo in job locations such as construction and warehousing. Forklifts come in different classes that utilize different kinds of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming extremely popular in a wide array of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and bigger than automobile batteries. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total 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 specific forklift.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the different units, classes of forklifts have been categorized into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks engineered to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for pulling and stocking products inside a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by an individual who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information about what type of performance you can expect from them. Nearly all forklifts have a plate which identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The battery weight would normally be specified on the forklift as well, as that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift should support. Normally the specification also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the amount of energy input that the forklift's battery is made 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.