Electric Lift Truck Specifications
The lift truck is a popular piece of machinery used to lift and carry merchandise and supplies on jobsites like construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now are available in varying classes and are powered with different sources. These days, electric lift trucks have become common for a number of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger compared to car batteries. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are different sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity refers to the amount of weight which a specific model of forklift is capable of supporting.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the forklift is the stroke. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize machines by kind in order to organize the features of the different models. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks engineered 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 merchandise in a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks which are utilized by an individual who walks at the rear of the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer the required information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight will usually be specified on the forklift 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 lift truck's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an important specification. Like for example, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.