On a forklift, there are actually a variety of different mechanisms which lower and raise the lifts, like: scissors lifts, rack and pinion lifts, screw lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. The scissor lift utilizes crisscrossed folding supports with a screw system that draws the members together. Rack and pinion lifts utilize a pinion, which is a small drive gear, to drive a straight-toothed rack to raise the cargo. The telescoping lift mechanism is made with many parts which extend and retract out of and into each other to attain lifting action. Screw lifts use threads to raise the lift. Articulated lifts use a mechanism involving multiple sections which articulate or unfold. An articulated lift example is the "cherry picker."
Lift truck Material Handling
In material handling processes, you'll notice numerous reasons to keep up with innovations. Material handling machines and the methods could be used to handle more SKUs, increased geographical coverage, and the need to lower inventories. Tools that are well ahead of the technological curve could help productivity maximization and increase effectiveness.
Lift truck Battery & Charging Technology
The choice to convert from traditional, IC lift trucks to electric forklifts is a wise one as the newest series of electric lift trucks provide longer run-times and higher capacities than ever before. Charger and battery combinations are providing more power for longer periods than older systems could achieve. Improvements in both charger and battery technologies are not just making electric lift trucks more productive 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 somewhat new, but Li-ion batteries show incredible promise. They are not just smaller but are capable of holding up to six times the charge of traditional lead acid batteries. Li-ion batteries have really low maintenance requirements and could maximize opportunity charging through zero memory technology.