On a forklift, you'll notice a range of different ways which raise and lower the lifts, like: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, screw lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift uses crisscrossed folding supports with a screw system which draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts use a pinion, which is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to lift the cargo. The telescoping lift mechanism is designed with multiple sections which extend and retract into and out of each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts utilize threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts utilize a mechanism that involves many parts that articulate or unfold. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Lift truck Material Handling
There are many reasons to keep up with changes in material handling methods. Material handling tools and the processes could be used to handle increased geographical coverage, more SKUs, and the requirement to lower inventories. Machinery that are well ahead of the technological curve could help productivity maximization and increase effectiveness.
Forklift Battery & Charging Technology
The newest innovations on electric forklifts have yielded higher capacities and longer run-times than ever before, which makes the decision to convert from the traditional internal combustion lift truck over to the improved electric units. Charger and battery combinations are offering much more power for much longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Enhancements in both charger and battery technologies are not only making electric forklifts more productive but they are making it possible to have warehouse operations that are more environmentally friendly.
The electric powered machines use Li-ion batteries or Lithium-Ion batteries. The Li-ion batteries show remarkable promise, although this technology is still somewhat new. They are not only smaller but could hold up to six times the charge of traditional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have really low maintenance requirements and are able to maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.