Electric Lift Truck Specifications
Forklifts are used for lifting and carrying cargo in job locations like construction and warehousing. Forklifts are available in various classes that utilize different types of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming extremely popular in a huge array of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are bigger and more powerful than car batteries. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are different sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the amount of weight that a particular kind of lift truck can support.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the lift truck. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machinery by kind to be able to organize the features of the various models. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I 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 manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for pulling and stocking goods in a warehouse. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by an individual who walks at the rear of the model.
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 battery weight will often be specified on the lift truck also, since that information is needed to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Normally the information also consists of the weight of the lift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the amount of energy input that the forklift's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is an essential specification. For example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.