On a forklift, one can find a variety of different means that lower and raise the lifts, including: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, screw lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift utilizes crisscrossed folding supports with a screw system that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts utilize a pinion, that is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to lift the load. The telescoping lift system is designed with many parts that extend and retract into and out of each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts utilize threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts utilize a system involving multiple parts that unfold or articulate. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are many reasons to keep up with changes in material handling processes. Material handling machines and the methods can be utilized to deal with increased geographical coverage, more SKUs, and the need to lower inventories. Machinery that are well ahead of the technological curve could help productivity maximization and increase profitability.
Forklift Battery & Charging Technology
The decision to convert from traditional, IC forklifts to electric lift trucks is a wise one as the newest series of electric forklifts offer higher capacities and longer run-times than ever before. Charger and battery combinations are offering more power for much longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Enhancements in battery and charger technologies are not just making electric lift trucks more beneficial but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
The electric powered machines utilize Li-ion batteries or Lithium-Ion batteries. The Li-ion batteries show incredible promise, though this technology is still quite new. They are not just smaller but are capable of holding up to six times the charge of conventional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have very low maintenance requirements and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.