On a forklift, you will discover 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 with a screw mechanism which draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts use a pinion, that is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to lift the load. The telescoping lift mechanism is made with multiple parts which extend and retract into and out of each other to achieve lifting action. Screw lifts utilize threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a mechanism involving many parts which unfold or articulate. An articulated lift example is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are numerous reasons to keep up with changes in material handling processes. Material handling methods and the tools could be used to deal with increased geographical coverage, more SKUs, and the need to lower inventories. Machinery which are well ahead of the technological curve could help productivity maximization and increase effectiveness.
Forklift Battery & Charging Technology
The latest innovations on electric forklifts have yielded higher capacities and longer run-times than ever before, that makes the decision to convert from the traditional IC lift truck over to the improved electric models. Battery and charger combinations are providing more power for longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Improvements in both charger and battery technologies are not only making electric lift trucks more productive but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
These new batteries are called Lithium-Ion Batteries or Li-ion batteries. This technology is still somewhat new, but Li-ion batteries show incredible promise. They are not only smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of standard lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have very low maintenance needs and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.