Electric Forklift Specifications
The lift truck is a common piece of machinery used to lift and carry goods and materials on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Forklifts now come in varying classes and are powered with different sources. Today, electric forklifts have become common for a number of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger than car batteries. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a lift truck model can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the forklift is the stroke. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machines by kind to be able to organize the features of the different models. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for pulling and stocking products in a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks which are utilized by an individual who walks at the back of the unit.
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 weight of the battery will normally be specified on the forklift as well, as that information is required to know the amount of weight the forklift should support. Usually the specification also consists of the weight of the lift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the lift truck is designed to accept while charging. This is an important condition. Like for instance, an electric lift truck might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.