Electric Forklift Specifications
Forklifts are used for lifting and carrying cargo in job sites like construction and warehousing. Forklifts are available in various classes that use different types of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming very common in a wide range of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are more powerful and larger than batteries used for automobiles. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common specifications.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the amount of weight that a specific type of lift truck could support.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the lift truck is the stroke. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machinery by kind in order to organize the features of the different models. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for pulling and stocking goods in a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are used by a person who walks at the back of the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications provide information regarding what kind of performance you can expect from them. The majority of forklifts have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery will usually be specified on the lift truck as well, since that information is required to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Typically the specification also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the total energy input which the forklift's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is really an important specification. Like for instance, an electric lift truck might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.