On a forklift, there are a variety of different means which lower and raise the lifts, such as: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, screw lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift uses crisscrossed folding supports and a screw system that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts use a pinion, that is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to lift the cargo. The telescoping lift system is made with multiple parts that retract and extend into and out of each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts utilize threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a mechanism that involves multiple parts which articulate or unfold. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
In material handling processes, there can be many reasons to keep up with changes. Material handling tools and the processes can be utilized to deal with more SKUs, increased geographical coverage, and the need to lower inventories. Machines that are well ahead of the technological curve can help maximize production and increase effectiveness.
Forklift Battery & Charging Technology
The decision to convert from conventional, IC lift trucks to electric lift trucks is a smart one because the newest series of electric lift trucks offer longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before. Battery and charger combinations are providing more power for much longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Improvements in both charger and battery technologies are not only making electric lift trucks more productive but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
These new batteries are called Lithium-Ion Batteries or Li-ion batteries. This technology is still quite new, however Li-ion batteries show remarkable promise. They are not just smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of conventional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have extremely low maintenance requirements and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.