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