On a forklift, there is a range of different ways 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 system that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts use 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 parts which retract and extend 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 sections which unfold or articulate. An articulated lift example is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are many reasons to keep up with changes in material handling processes. Material handling machinery and the processes could be used to deal with increased geographical coverage, additional SKUs, and the need to lower inventories. Tools which are well ahead of the technological curve can help maximize production and increase effectiveness.
Forklift Battery & Charging Technology
The latest innovations on electric lift trucks have yielded longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before, that makes the decision to convert from the conventional internal combustion forklift over to the improved electric units. Battery and charger combinations are providing more power for a lot longer periods than older systems could achieve. Enhancements in charger and battery technologies are not only making electric lift trucks more beneficial but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
The electric powered machines utilize Li-ion batteries or Lithium-Ion batteries. The Li-ion batteries show incredible promise, but this technology is still quite new. They are not only smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of traditional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have extremely low maintenance requirements and could maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.