Electric Forklift Specifications
The lift truck is a common piece of machines used to carry and lift merchandise and supplies on jobsites like construction and warehousing. Forklifts now are available in varying classes and are powered with different sources. Nowadays, electric lift trucks have become popular for a number of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are more powerful and larger compared to car batteries. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are different 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 stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the various models, classes of forklifts have been categorized into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for stocking and pulling goods inside a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks that are used by a person who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer 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 normally be specified on the forklift also, as that information is required to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Normally the specification also consists of the forklift weight without the battery.
Input
Input is the amount of energy input which the lift truck's battery is made to accept while charging. This is actually an important condition. Like for example, an electric lift truck might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.