How do I select the right forklift for warehouse racks?

How do I select the right forklift for warehouse racks?

Warehouses utilize heavy-duty racks for inventory storage. When manual handling is not feasible, forklifts are necessary. Therefore, how do you select the appropriate forklift for warehouse racks?

1. When choosing a forklift, it's important to consider the weight of the goods and the height at which they need to be lifted. Forklifts come in various tonnage configurations, such as 1. 5 tons, 1. 8 tons, 2 tons, 2. 5 tons, and 3 tons. The choice of tonnage depends on the specific requirements of the job. As the height at which the goods need to be lifted increases, the maximum safe weight that the forklift can handle decreases. For example, a 2-ton forklift may only be able to safely lift 800kg to 1000kg when working at a height of nearly 5 meters, compared to its full 2-ton capacity at lower heights. It's crucial to avoid exceeding these weight limits to prevent overloading and potential danger.

2. Forklift driving involves mainly battery forklifts and diesel forklifts. Since it includes both indoor and outdoor operations, the ratio of these two configurations must be considered. Battery forklifts are relatively less powerful than diesel forklifts, but they are more environmentally friendly, less noisy, have a small turning radius, and are cost-effective. On the other hand, diesel forklifts offer great power, high speed, and high efficiency. It is important to choose the appropriate forklift type based on your specific needs.

3. The lifting height of the forklift: When considering the forklift for a warehouse, it's important to take into account its lifting height. The standard configuration offers lifting heights of 3. 5 meters, 4. 5 meters, 5. 5 meters, and 6 meters. These options can be combined based on the height of the warehouse. It's advisable to consider separate combinations for low-level operations and high-level operations to minimize the overall procurement cost.

4. Forklift Height: When a forklift needs to operate inside a container, the height of the forklift mast is a crucial factor to consider. For this purpose, at least two masts are required, each with a maximum height of less than 2. 3 meters in the container. However, there is a potential conflict between the lifting height of the forklift and the mast height. If the lifting height is too high, whether it is a three-section mast or a two-section mast, the mast height is approximately 2. 4 meters, so it is not possible to have both.

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