Forklifts
Forklifts are utilized to transfer, lift and engage palletized loads in construction, material handling, warehousing and manufacturing operation. With manual-drive forklifts, the load or travel movement is either manually powered or walk-behind. Motorized drive forklifts have a motorized drive. In numerous types of forklifts, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the operator. Fork trucks include features such as cabs, and backup alarms and are additionally motorized. Various kinds of forklifts are counterbalanced in order to prevent the vehicle from turning over. Other kinds of forklifts are offered with safety rails, or a rotating element like for example a hand rail or a turntable.
Other specifications which are vital to think about when selecting a forklift include the lift capacity and stroke. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable load or force. Stroke is defined as the difference between completely lowered and completely raised lift positions.
Several of the other vital specifications for the forklift include tire type and fuel type. The available fuel choices include: liquid propane or LP, natural gas, compressed natural gas or CNG, electricity, gasoline, propane or diesel.
There are two basic types of tires utilized for forklifts and fork trucks: pneumatic and solid. The cushion or solid tires require less maintenance compared to pneumatic tires and do not puncture as easy. Pneumatic or air-inflated tires offer great drive traction and load-cushioning. At the end of the day, solid or cushion tires offer less shock absorption.
Normally utilized on rough terrain are Class VII forklifts. These machines are often used in agriculture, construction and in logging environments. Lastly, Class VIII forklifts have all personnel and burden carriers. Dual Fuel forklifts often fit in this class.