Basic knowledge of forklift

Forklift is a kind of lifting and transportation machinery that developed relatively late. The first forklift in the world was put on the market in 1932 by an American company named Clark, and then it was quickly recognized by the market and developed rapidly. Especially after the Second World War, forklift brands and output in European and American countries also increased rapidly. At present, countries with relatively large forklift output are the United States, Japan, China, Germany, UK.

The production of forklift in China was in 1954, and it was also an electric forklift. The production of internal combustion forklift was in 1958. At present, there are many kinds and models of forklift in China. If only 0.5T to 50t forklift can be produced from the weight range.

After the reform and opening up, new technologies and new equipment have been introduced and developed. Hydraulic steering and hydraulic torque converter have been adopted on the forklift, which makes the operation more labor-saving, strong mobility, improved safety and improved operation efficiency.

1. Functions of forklift

Forklift is also known as universal loading and unloading machine, automatic loading and unloading machine, automatic elevator and so on. It has many names. Forklift is a high-efficiency working vehicle for mechanized loading and unloading of finished goods and materials and short-distance transportation. It is widely used in various departments of the national economy. Applicable to stations, docks, airports and warehouses. It is a necessary loading and unloading tool for modern enterprises.

The use of forklift promotes the development of pallet transportation and container handling, and brings a revolution in handling. The efficiency of using forklift indicates that:

The labor force is saved and the labor intensity is reduced.

The operation time is shortened, the operation efficiency is improved, and the cycle of vehicles and vessels is accelerated.

Improve warehouse utilization

Reduce cargo damage and improve the safety and reliability of operation.

2. Type of forklift

There are many types of forklifts, and the classification methods are different.

According to the different positions of the forks, they can be divided into:

In line forklift

Side forklift

The forklift can be divided into:

Electric forklift (battery forklift)

Internal combustion forklift, which can be divided into gasoline engine and diesel engine.

3. Features

The forklift has the following characteristics:

Among the lifting vehicles, the forklift has the best mobility and traction performance. The internal combustion forklift with pneumatic tires can work outdoors, and the battery forklift is more suitable for indoor work.

The lifting height of the forklift is usually between 2 and 4 meters, and some can reach 8 meters. The forklift is convenient for loading and unloading materials at the station and wharf.

The production capacity of the forklift is the highest among the lifting vehicles, and its driving speed is also very strong.

The forklift is mainly used for loading and unloading operations, and can also be carried at a free distance of 50 meters.

The forklift can also carry various auxiliary tools, which can expand its use.