Kinds of AC Forklifts
In today's busy material handling market, low maintenance, application efficiency and of course high power are important features. AC technology is ideally suited for indoor applications, especially with its brushless features. This kind of forklift is practically maintenance free and lets you concentrate on completing the job.
Kinds
There are a variety of AC forklifts available to meet and surpass your individual business needs. Design for indoor application offers low maintenance and dependable power. Some of the many kinds of high capacity lift trucks offered by Hyundai are Electric Counterbalanced Lift Trucks, Tow Tractors/ Tuggers, Very Narrow Aisle Turret Lift Trucks, Walkie Trucks, Electric Narrow Aisle Lift Trucks and Narrow Aisle Order Picker Lift Trucks.
Function
More productive is the AC or alternating current technology. It is also more energy efficient. These types are much more reliable and cost effective than the conventional direct current or DC technology. AC forklifts were meant to provide high power indoor use. Normally, a battery of 36 to 80 volts is used to obtain the torque and power necessary. The AC technology enables a longer time period in between recharging. This enables the forklift to be utilized for a longer time. In addition, the AC motors are enclosed entirely and this reduces exposure and dust with no motor brushes, that means less sparking and much less maintenance.
Advantages
Eliminating the need for maintenance would surely give you more time to focus on your visits. This can also save you some money. As discussed earlier, AC technology does not have motor brushes which also lowers maintenance and increases productivity. One more bonus is that AC motors have less components that are wearable leading to savings on labor and parts. AC motors are overall much quieter compared to DC motors and this helps increase operator awareness on the jobsite.
Manufacturers
Several manufacturers now offer AC power forklifts. Some of the available brands consist of Hyundai, Raymond, Yale, Hyster and Mariotti.