On a forklift, there are actually a range of different means which lower and raise the lifts, such as: rack and pinion lifts, scissor lifts, screw lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift uses crisscrossed folding supports and a screw mechanism that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts utilize a pinion, which is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to lift the load. The telescoping lift system is designed with many sections which extend and retract into and out of each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts use threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a system which involves many sections that unfold or articulate. An articulated lift example is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are numerous reasons to keep up with innovations in material handling processes. Material handling machinery and the processes can be utilized to handle additional SKUs, increased geographical coverage, and the requirement to lower inventories. Machinery which are well ahead of the technological curve can help maximize efficiency and increase profitability.
Lift truck Battery & Charging Technology
The latest innovations on electric forklifts have yielded longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before, which makes the decision to convert from the conventional IC lift truck over to the improved electric units. Battery and charger combinations are offering more power for much longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Enhancements in both battery and charger technologies are not only making electric forklifts more beneficial but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
These new batteries are known as Lithium-Ion Batteries or Li-ion batteries. This technology is still quite new, but Li-ion batteries show incredible promise. They are not only smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of conventional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have really low maintenance requirements and can maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.