Electric Forklift Specifications
Forklifts are used for carrying and lifting loads in job locations like construction and warehousing. Forklifts are available in various classes which utilize different types of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming extremely common in a huge array of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are more powerful and bigger than car batteries. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by several common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the total weight which a specific kind of lift truck can support.
Stroke
The stroke is the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular forklift.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the various units, classes of lift trucks have been categorized into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks engineered to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are recommended for pulling and stocking goods inside a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by a person who walks at the back of the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to give the required information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight will usually be specified on the forklift as well, because that information is needed to know the amount of weight the lift truck must support. Typically the information also includes the forklift weight without the battery.
Input
Input refers to the total energy input that the lift truck's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is an important condition. For instance, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.