On a forklift, there are actually a variety of different ways that lower and raise the lifts, such as: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, telescoping lifts, screw lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift uses crisscrossed folding supports with a screw system which 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 load. The telescoping lift system is made with many sections that retract and extend out of and into each other to achieve lifting action. Screw lifts use threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a system which involves multiple sections which unfold or articulate. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
In material handling processes, there can be a lot of reasons to keep up with innovations. Material handling machines and the methods can be used to deal with increased geographical coverage, more SKUs, and the requirement to lower inventories. Machinery which are well ahead of the technological curve can help productivity maximization and increase profitability.
Lift truck Battery & Charging Technology
The decision to convert from traditional, IC forklifts to electric lift trucks is a wise one because the latest line-ups of electric lift trucks offer longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before. Charger and battery combinations are offering more power for longer periods than older systems could achieve. Enhancements in both battery and charger technologies are not just making electric lift trucks more beneficial but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
These new batteries are called Li-ion batteries or Lithium-Ion batteries. This technology is still quite new, however Li-ion batteries show remarkable promise. They are not just smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of traditional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have extremely low maintenance needs and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.