On a forklift, one can find a range of different ways which raise and lower the lifts, like: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, telescoping lifts, screw 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 raise the cargo. The telescoping lift mechanism is designed with many parts which retract and extend out of and into each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts utilize threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts utilize a system involving many parts which unfold or articulate. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are a lot of reasons to keep up with innovations in material handling methods. Material handling tools and the methods can be used to handle more SKUs, increased geographical coverage, and the requirement to lower inventories. Machinery that are well ahead of the technological curve can help maximize production and increase profitability.
Lift truck Battery & Charging Technology
The decision to convert from traditional, IC lift trucks to electric lift trucks is a smart one since the newest line-ups of electric lift trucks provide longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before. Battery and charger combinations are providing a lot more power for a lot longer periods than older systems could achieve. Enhancements in charger and battery technologies are not just making electric forklifts more productive but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
The electric powered equipment use Lithium-Ion Batteries or Li-ion batteries. The Li-ion batteries show incredible promise, though this technology is still somewhat new. They are not just smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of traditional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have very low maintenance needs and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.