Forklifts
Forklifts are utilized to transport, raise and engage palletized loads in material handling, construction, manufacturing and warehousing operation. With manual-drive forklifts, the travel or load movement is either powered manually or walk-behind. Motorized drive forklifts have a motorized drive. In many kinds of forklifts, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the operator. Fork trucks include features like for example cabs, and backup alarms and are additionally motorized. Various types of forklifts are counterbalanced in order to prevent the vehicle from tipping over. Other types of forklifts are offered with safety rails, or a rotating element like a turntable or a hand rail.
The lift capacity and stroke are other specification which you should take into consideration when selecting a type of forklift. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable load or force. Stroke is defined as the difference between fully raised and fully lowered lift positions.
Some of the other key specifications for the forklift are fuel type and tire type. The available fuel choices are: natural gas, liquid propane or LP, CNG or compressed natural gas, electricity, diesel, gasoline or propane.
There are two basic kinds of tires for fork trucks and forklifts: pneumatic and solid. The cushion or solid tires need less maintenance than 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, cushion or solid tires offer less shock absorption.
Generally utilized on rough terrain are Class VII forklifts. These equipment are normally utilized in construction, agriculture and in logging environments. Lastly, Class VIII forklifts include all personnel and burden carriers. Dual Fuel forklifts typically fit in this class.