Electric Forklift Specs
The forklift is a popular piece of machines utilized to lift and carry merchandise and materials on jobsites like construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now are available in varying classes and are powered with various sources. These days, electric forklifts have become popular for a number of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are more powerful and larger compared to batteries utilized for cars. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by several common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a forklift model can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machines by type in an effort to organize the features of the various units. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I lift trucks 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 pulling and stocking goods in a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are used by a person who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to give the required information pertaining to its performance. On the lift truck is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the lift truck also, because that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift would have to support. Usually the information also consists of the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the forklift is designed to accept while charging. This is an important condition. For instance, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.