On a lift truck, there are a range of different mechanisms that lower and raise the lifts, including: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, telescoping lifts, screw lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift utilizes 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 lift the cargo. The telescoping lift system is designed with multiple 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 mechanism involving many parts that articulate or unfold. An articulated lift example is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are lots of reasons to keep up with changes in material handling methods. Material handling machinery and the methods could be utilized to handle increased geographical coverage, more SKUs, 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 newest 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 IC lift truck over to the improved electric units. Charger and battery combinations are offering more power for much longer periods than older systems can achieve. Improvements in both battery and charger technologies are not only making electric forklifts 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 somewhat new, but Li-ion batteries show incredible promise. They are not only smaller but are capable of holding up to six times the charge of standard lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have really low maintenance needs and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.