Electric Forklift Specs
Forklifts are utilized for carrying and lifting loads in job sites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks are available in different classes which utilize various kinds of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming really common in a huge range of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are bigger and more powerful compared to car batteries. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are different sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total weight a lift truck unit are capable of supporting is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke is the vertical lift travel of the lift truck. It describes the total difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the specific forklift.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the various 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 recommended for pulling and stocking products inside a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are utilized by a person who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer the needed information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The weight of the battery will normally be specified on the lift truck also, because that specification is required to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Usually the information also includes the weight of the lift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the forklift is designed to accept while charging. This is an essential condition. For instance, an electric forklift might be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.