The basic operating functions of forklifts are divided into horizontal handling, stacking/retrieving, loading/unloading, and picking. According to the operation function that the enterprise wants to achieve, it can be preliminarily determined from the models introduced above. In addition, the special operation function will affect the specific configuration of the forklift, such as handling paper rolls, molten iron, etc., the forklift needs to be equipped with attachments to complete the special function.
Work requirements
The operating requirements of forklifts include general requirements such as pallet or cargo specifications, lifting height, operating channel width, and gradeability. At the same time, operating efficiency (different models have different efficiencies) and operating habits (such as driving or standing) need to be considered. aspect requirements.
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working environment
If the goods that the enterprise needs to move or the warehouse environment has environmental protection requirements such as noise or exhaust emissions, it should be considered when selecting models and configurations. If it is in cold storage or in an environment with explosion-proof requirements, the configuration of the forklift should also be cold storage or explosion-proof. Carefully inspect the places that the forklift needs to pass through during operation, and imagine possible problems, for example, whether the height of the door affects the forklift when entering and leaving the warehouse; Whether the corresponding requirements are met, etc.
When selecting the model and determining the configuration, it is necessary to describe the working conditions in detail to the forklift supplier and conduct on-site surveys to ensure that the purchased forklift fully meets the needs of the enterprise. Even if the analysis of the above steps is completed, there may still be several car models that can meet the above requirements at the same time. At this point, you need to pay attention to the following aspects:
1.Different models have different working efficiencies, so the number of forklifts and drivers required are also different, which will lead to a series of cost changes. For details, see the discussion on cost in the performance evaluation section of this article.
2.If forklifts are operating in a warehouse, different models require different aisle widths and different lifting capacities, which will lead to changes in warehouse layout, such as changes in the storage capacity of goods.
3.Changes in vehicle models and their numbers will have an impact on fleet management and many other aspects.
4.Different models have different market holdings, and their after-sales support capabilities are also different. For example, the low-position driving three-way stacking forklift and the high-position driving three-way stacking forklift belong to the narrow-aisle forklift series, and both can operate in a very narrow aisle (1.5-2.0 m) to complete the stacking and pick-up. However, the former cab cannot be lifted, so the operating vision is poor and the work efficiency is low. Since the latter can fully cover the functions of the former, and has better performance, the sales volume of the latter in Europe is 4 to 5 times higher than that of the former, and in China it is more than 6 times.Therefore, most suppliers focus on the development of high-position driving three-way stacking forklifts, while low-position driving three-way stacking forklifts are only used in the working conditions of small tonnage and low lifting height (generally within 6 meters). When the sales volume in the market is small, the service capabilities such as the number of engineers, engineer experience, and spare parts inventory levels of its after-sales service will be relatively weak.