The horizontal distance from the vertical face of the fork to the centre of gravity of the load. For a standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet evenly loaded this is about 500 mm. Moving the load centre forward significantly reduces the capacity the truck may actually lift.
The maximum weight a truck is permitted to lift at a stated load centre and lift height, marked on the truck data plate. Outside those conditions the real capacity falls.
The load a truck can actually lift once the real load centre, lift height and any attachment have been taken into account.
The maximum height to which the top surface of the forks can be raised, normally given in millimetres or metres. A triple full-free mast reaches the greatest height.
The height the forks can rise while the overall height of the mast remains unchanged. Full free lift allows work in low-clearance spaces such as inside a container.
The frame at the front of a truck that carries the forks and provides the lifting motion. Made in two, three and four stage versions, in standard and full-free types.
Any device fitted to the carriage instead of standard forks, such as a clamp, rotator or side shifter.
An attachment that moves the carriage sideways so the operator can align the forks without repositioning the truck.
The combined controller, drive motor and travel motor package that forms the core powertrain of an electric truck.
A drive system using an AC motor. Compared with DC motors it has no carbon brushes, needs no maintenance, is more efficient and gives better regenerative braking.
Charging a battery during breaks rather than running it flat. Supported by lithium, not by lead-acid.
Definition of Battery Management System as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of LiFePO4 / LFP as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Cycle Life as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
An international scale for sealing against dust and water. IP65 and above is normal for cold store and washdown duties.
A European classification of hazardous areas by the likelihood of an explosive atmosphere, which sets the explosion protection a truck must have.
Definition of Cold Store Duty as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Stability Triangle as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Longitudinal Tip-over as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Lateral Tip-over as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Pre-use Inspection as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
The protective roof over the operator position, designed to deflect falling objects.
The clear width a truck needs between racking faces to operate. For reach and counterbalance trucks the right-angle stacking aisle is the relevant figure.
Definition of Stacking as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Order Picking as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Stand-on as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Sit-on / Rider as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Walkie / Pedestrian as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Counterbalance as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
A truck whose mast or forks move forward to collect a pallet, so the chassis does not enter the racking.
Definition of Straddle as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Three-way / Four-way as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Automated Guided Vehicle as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Autonomous Mobile Robot as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of CE Marking as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Declaration of Conformity as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Machinery Directive as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Special Equipment Manufacturing Licence as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
Definition of Type Test as used in forklift and warehouse equipment specifications.
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