Electric Lift Truck Specs
Forklifts are used for lifting and carrying cargo in job locations like construction and warehousing. Forklifts come in different classes that utilize different types of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming very popular in a wide range of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are larger and more powerful than car batteries. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a forklift unit could support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the lift truck is the stroke. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize equipment by type in order to organize the features of the different models. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks engineered 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 stocking and pulling goods inside a warehouse. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by an individual who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information about what type of performance you can expect from them. Most lift trucks have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery would normally be specified on the lift truck as well, as that specification is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Normally the specification also consists of the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
Input refers to the amount of energy input which the forklift's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is actually an important specification. Like for example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.