Electric Lift Truck Specifications
The lift truck is a popular piece of machinery used to lift and carry goods and supplies on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now are available in varying classes and are powered with various sources. These days, electric lift trucks have become common for a number of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are larger and more powerful than batteries used for automobiles. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are a variety of sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
Load capacity refers to the total weight which a specific model of lift truck is capable of supporting.
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 particular forklift.
Classes
Classes of forklift categorize machinery by kind in an effort to organize the features of the different units. Forklifts are divided 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 lift trucks are recommended for stocking and pulling merchandise in a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by a person who walks at the back of the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications provide information regarding what type of performance you can expect from them. Nearly all forklifts have a plate which identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery will usually be specified on the lift truck too, because that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the lift truck must support. Normally the information also includes the weight of the lift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the total energy input which the forklift's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an important condition. For example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.