Electric Forklift Specifications
The lift truck is a popular piece of machines used to carry and lift goods and supplies on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now come in varying classes and are powered with various sources. These days, electric forklifts have become common for several businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are larger and more powerful than batteries used for cars. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are a variety of sub-types distinguished by some common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a forklift model could support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machinery by type to be able to organize the features of the various models. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks designed 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 in a warehouse. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are operated by an individual who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information regarding 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 battery weight will normally be specified on the lift truck also, since that information is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift would need to support. Typically the information also consists of the forklift weight without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the forklift is designed to accept while charging. This is really an important condition. For example, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.