Electric Lift Truck Specifications
Forklifts are used for lifting and carrying loads in job sites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks come in various classes which use different types of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming very popular in a huge array of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are bigger and more powerful compared to batteries used for cars. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a forklift model can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to 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 different models, classes of forklifts have been categorized 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 recommended for stocking and pulling products in a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by an individual who walks at the back of the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to give the required information pertaining to its performance. On the lift truck is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the forklift as well, because that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift should support. Typically the specification 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 actually an essential specification. For instance, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.