Performance evaluation of forklifts
Forklifts are an industrial handling vehicle, which refers to various wheeled handling vehicles for loading and unloading, stacking and short-distance transportation of palletized goods. They are widely used in ports, stations, airports, cargo yards, factory workshops, warehouses, circulation centers and distribution centers, etc., and can enter ship carriages and containers for loading and unloading and handling of palletized goods. They are essential equipment for pallet transportation and container transportation.
In comprehensive evaluation, many companies often cannot make reasonable judgments on product quality due to their lack of knowledge of counterbalance forklift expertise and technology. Generally speaking, the superior performance of high-quality forklifts is often reflected in many aspects such as high efficiency, low cost, high reliability, good ergonomic design and convenient service.
High efficiency does not only mean high speed (driving, lifting, and lowering speed), it also means that the operator takes a short time to complete a work cycle and can always maintain this efficiency throughout the working time. Many factors can contribute to improved efficiency:
① Speed, such as travel speed, lifting and lowering speed, etc.;
② Application of ergonomic design to reduce the number of operating actions;
③ Accuracy of operation;
④ Application of ergonomic design to minimize fatigue;
⑤ Good vision;
When an enterprise purchases and uses a warehouse forklift, the total cost per year includes:
① Purchase cost:
② Maintenance cost;
③ Energy cost;
④ Labor cost.
The purchase cost will be spread over the life of the forklift. Therefore, the purchase cost of a high-priced forklift will be reduced due to its longer life.
The actual maintenance cost is not only related to the cost of the repair parts, but also to the failure rate or failure time. Therefore, a high-quality forklift has a lower maintenance cost due to its lower failure rate.
Energy cost will vary with forklifts with different power systems, such as electricity, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas or gasoline.
Labor costs vary with the number of drivers and their total monthly salary. The number of drivers will be reduced by using high-efficiency forklifts.
High safety
The safety design of the forklift should be able to fully guarantee the safety of the driver, cargo and the forklift itself. High-quality forklifts often take every detail and every possibility into consideration in terms of safety design.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a science widely used in product design, especially in improving the operating environment. The purpose is to maximize production efficiency by reducing driver fatigue and increasing operating comfort.
In forklift design, ergonomics is reflected in all aspects:
① Reduce driver fatigue during operation: The unique design can reduce the driver's operating movements and make the operation more labor-saving;
② Comfort: The humanized design can keep the driver in a good mood and reduce operating errors;
③ Good vision: Providing a good vision for the forklift operation process can not only improve efficiency, but also ensure the driver's safety.
Easy maintenance
Consider whether the forklift is easy to maintain. All parts should be easy to replace, and the diagnosis and elimination of faults should be fast. The control system of high-quality forklifts has been modularized and can be directly connected to a laptop, using diagnostic programs to quickly find faults or modify parameter settings (such as driving speed).
Before buying a forklift, in addition to understanding the price and tonnage of the forklift, the company should also make a purchasing decision based on the company's specific working conditions and development plan, and comprehensively consider the strength, reputation, service guarantee and other factors of the forklift manufacturer. In addition to providing reliable after-sales service, a strong forklift supplier should have professional knowledge and be able to help customers complete the model and configuration selection stage.
CPCD is a generation of counterbalance forklift model code, just like FD/FG. The first C should be a domestic code, and the following should represent that it is an internal combustion engine or a battery. CPCD is a general forklift. C: Forklift: P: Counterweight: C: Diesel Engine: D: Tonnage. There are also side codes CCCD, etc., and some special forklifts have their own codes.
Key parameters
1. Load capacity:
2. Engine brand and model;
3. Electronic control brand and model;
4. Mast level;
5. Accessories: side shifter, clamp, rotator, ejector, carton clamp, oil drum clamp, etc.:
6. Solid tire, pneumatic tire.