On a forklift, there are a range of different means that raise and lower the lifts, such as: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, telescoping lifts, screw lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift utilizes crisscrossed folding supports with a screw mechanism 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 load. The telescoping lift mechanism is designed with multiple parts that retract and extend into and out of each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts use threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a mechanism involving many parts which 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 processes. Material handling tools and the methods could be utilized to deal with increased geographical coverage, more 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 newest innovations on electric lift trucks have yielded higher capacities and longer run-times than ever before, that makes the decision to convert from the conventional IC forklift over to the improved electric units. Battery and charger combinations are providing a lot more power for longer periods than older systems can achieve. Enhancements in battery and charger technologies are not just 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 Lithium-Ion Batteries or Li-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 really low maintenance requirements and can maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.