On a forklift, there can be a range of different mechanisms that raise and lower the lifts, including: rack and pinion lifts, scissor lifts, telescoping lifts, screw lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift uses crisscrossed folding supports and a screw system that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts utilize a pinion, that is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to raise the cargo. The telescoping lift mechanism is designed with many sections that extend and retract out of and into each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts use threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts utilize a mechanism which involves many sections that unfold or articulate. An example of an articulated lift is the "cherry picker."
Forklift Material Handling
There are many reasons to keep up with innovations in material handling processes. Material handling machines and the processes could be utilized to handle increased geographical coverage, additional SKUs, and the requirement to lower inventories. Machines which are well ahead of the technological curve can help productivity maximization and increase effectiveness.
Lift truck Battery & Charging Technology
The latest innovations on electric lift trucks have yielded longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before, which makes the choice to convert from the conventional internal combustion forklift over to the improved electric models. Charger and battery combinations are providing more power for longer periods than older systems were capable of accomplishing. Enhancements in charger and battery technologies are not only making electric lift trucks more productive but they are making it possible to have more environmentally friendly warehouse operations.
These new batteries are known as Li-ion batteries or Lithium-Ion batteries. This technology is still somewhat new, however 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 very low maintenance requirements and could maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.