Common 8 Kinds of Forklift Truck Classification

Forklift is one of the most widely used mechanical equipment in the industrial field, whether it is a warehouse, a factory or a construction site, a large number of cargo handling work requires the application of forklift. However, there are many categories of forklifts, different types and loads of forklifts have their own advantages, and you need to have a relative understanding of forklifts before buying or renting projects.

According to different ways of operation, the future robot lists the eight categories of forklifts that are popular in the current market, and the unmanned situation of each type of forklift:

1) Pallet forklift

2) Stacking forklift

3) Counterweight forklift

4) Reach truck

5) Pick the forklift

6) Off-road forklift

7) Heavy lift truck

8) Telescopic arm forklift

1) Pallet forklift

Pallet forklift truck is divided into electric pallet forklift truck and manual pallet forklift truck, the general load is about 2T, mainly used in the production line, warehouse inside and outside the transfer of goods, because there is no lifting frame, so pallet forklift truck is only used in the plane handling scene. Although pallet trucks cannot lift goods, the acquisition and rental costs are much lower.

2) Stacking forklift

Stacking forklift truck, also known as stacking forklift truck, refers to the wheeled handling vehicle for loading and unloading, stacking, stacking and short-distance transportation of pallet goods. The stacker has a door frame, but does not have a cab like other lift trucks, mainly for flexible handling and stacking operations.

3) Counterweight forklift

One of the most widely used categories of forklift trucks at present, the fork of the counterweight forklift truck is outside the center line of the front wheel, and the main feature is that in order to overcome the overturning moment generated by the goods, the counterweight is installed at the rear of the forklift truck. The counterweight forklift equipped with pneumatic tires runs faster and has better climbing ability. The range of operations is widely used for loading and unloading, stacking and handling of goods in ports, stations and enterprises. Forklifts up to 3 tons can also operate in cabins, train cars and containers. The general lifting height is 2-4 meters.

4) Reach truck

The door frame or fork of the forward forklift truck can move back and forth, the maximum lifting height has reached 11.5 meters, the load range is from 1 to 2.5 tons, and the development of multi-direction forward forklift truck for accessing long and wide goods, double depth forward forklift truck, indoor and outdoor universal forward forklift truck and other special purpose products has gradually become the main tool.

5) Pick the forklift

Picking forklift truck, also known as picking forklift truck, the fork and the human standing foot pedal are installed on the inner sliding frame, and the loading and unloading device moves up and down together, and the operator can act on both sides of the truck to pick the items stored on both sides of the shelf. Picking forklift lift height is 4 to 6 meters. Picking forklift truck turning radius is small, suitable for narrow channel, high-rise shelf warehouse.

6) Off-road forklift

Off-road forklifts are the main classification of outdoor forklifts, compared with industrial counterweight forklifts, off-road forklifts use pneumatic tires, suitable for outdoor buildings, uneven surfaces, such as gravel, sand, mud and even snow covered ground. Off-road forklifts have powerful engines, so they are faster, more flexible and durable. The load of the off-road forklift is generally 3-5T.

7) Heavy lift truck

Heavy-duty forklift truck (also known as large-capacity forklift truck) combines the function of warehouse forklift truck with the function of telescopic forklift truck, has a high load capacity, lifting weight of 13T-25T, common heavy-duty forklift truck including heavy-duty forklift truck and container front lifting forklift truck, container stayers, the general application range is relatively narrow, concentrated in heavy industry and container terminals and other scenarios.

8) Telescopic arm forklift

Telescopic forklift trucks, also known as telescopic forklift trucks, have a lifting arm and a telescopic arm. The fork attached to the telescopic arm lifts 2.5 pieces of material off the ground and lifts them from 6-19 meters in the air. Telescopical forklift is very suitable for extending into narrow Spaces, and is widely used in factories, stations, docks, freight yards, posts and telecommunications, forests, building materials, warehouses and other places.

To select the right type of truck from all the different forklift truck types, you need to consider a number of criteria, the following are general reference standards for future robot finishing to ensure the efficiency and safety of the selected equipment:

1) Determine the weight, length, width and height of the goods;

2) Determine the lifting capacity (loss of load) and lifting height of the forklift;

3) Determine the situation of the work site: ground bearing, slope, smoothness, site width and height limits;

4) Other factors: limit operating temperature

If your budget is sufficient, for automation, safety, scientific management and other considerations, it is recommended that you add unmanned forklifts to replace manual operations in high-risk environments and improve operation efficiency.