Detailed explanation of the application areas and product specifications of manual forklifts

1、 Application field: "All rounder" covering diverse scenarios

Manual forklifts, with their flexibility, low cost, and ease of maintenance, have become the core handling tools in various fields such as industry, logistics, and retail. Specific application scenarios include:

Warehousing and Logistics

Core function: To achieve loading and unloading, stacking, and short distance handling of goods in the warehouse, especially suitable for narrow passages and high-density shelving areas.

Typical scenario: shuttling between shelves to transport palletized goods, or cooperating with forklifts to complete the loading and unloading of goods inside containers.

manufacturing

Process support: Transport raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products on the production line to ensure smooth connection between processes.

Advantages: Replacing manual handling, reducing physical exertion, and improving production efficiency.

Supermarket Retail

Daily operations: replenishment and organization of goods from warehouse to shelves, as well as product allocation for promotional activities.

Value point: Reduce the labor intensity of store clerks and minimize the loss of goods during handling (such as fragile item protection).

logistics distribution

End stage: During the loading and unloading process of trucks and refrigerated trucks, quickly complete the transfer of goods and shorten the delivery time.

Case: Manual forklifts can significantly improve sorting efficiency during the transfer of goods from e-commerce warehouses to distribution stations.

special industries

Fire and explosion prevention places: In industries such as petroleum, chemical, and pharmaceutical, manual forklifts are suitable for flammable and explosive environments due to their lack of sparks and electromagnetic fields.

Low temperature environment: cold storage, food processing plants and other scenarios, some models are equipped with antifreeze hydraulic oil and low temperature resistant materials.

Other areas

Catering industry: Kitchen raw material handling and storage.

Airport/Farm: Luggage loading and unloading, transportation of agricultural products.

Construction site: short distance handling of building materials and tools.

2、 Product specifications: Analysis of key parameters for selection

The specifications of manual forklifts directly affect their applicability and efficiency. When selecting, the following parameters should be focused on:

rated load

International standards: 2.0 tons, 2.5 tons, 3.0 tons, 5.0 tons, some models can reach up to 10 tons (customized).

Selection principle: Choose according to the maximum weight of daily cargo handling, and leave a 20% -30% margin to avoid overloading. For example, when transporting 1 ton of goods, it is recommended to choose the 1.5 ton model.

Fork size

Length: 50-100mm longer than the tray to ensure stable support. For example, 1200mm pallets require 1250-1300mm forks.

Width: commonly 160-200mm (adjustable or fixed), needs to be adapted to the width of the tray opening. Adjustable width forks are suitable for mixed use scenarios with multiple specifications of pallets.

Steel plate thickness: It is recommended to use 4mm steel plate for 3.0-ton models, and 8mm or more for 5.0-ton models, otherwise it is prone to deformation.

increase height

Standard range: 120-200mm (low release type can reach 35mm, but the load capacity is usually ≤ 1.5 tons).

Selection logic:

Flat handling: 120-150mm is sufficient.

Stacking requirements: Choose according to the height of the shelves (e.g. stacking to 2 shelves requires 200mm or more).

Low rise space: Choose a low rise type (minimum ≤ 85mm), suitable for loading and unloading carriages.

Wheel configuration

Material:

Nylon wheels: wear-resistant, suitable for cement/flat surfaces, but may damage ceramic tiles.

Polyurethane wheels: silent, floor friendly, suitable for warehouses/supermarkets.

Iron core wheel: strengthens load-bearing capacity and is suitable for rough surfaces (such as construction sites).

Diameter: Large diameter (such as Φ 125mm) has strong passability and is suitable for uneven surfaces; A small diameter (such as Φ 75mm) reduces the height of the forklift, suitable for low drop scenarios.

Additional features: steering wheel brake (essential for slope operations), dual wheel design (improves stability).

Body Material and Structure

Material: High strength steel (lightweight) vs ordinary steel (durable but heavier).

Rust prevention treatment: electrophoretic coating or galvanizing process, suitable for cold storage and humid environments.

Self weight: Choose lightweight design for frequent movement (such as below 50kg).

Additional features

Folding fork: saves storage space (suitable for small warehouses).

Electronic scale integration: meets the weighing needs of logistics.

Anti slip fork pattern: for handling cylindrical/slippery goods.

Fast rise system: improves efficiency in high-frequency usage scenarios.

3、 Example of Selection Decision Process

Taking the demand of a certain warehouse as an example:

Requirement analysis: Transport 1.2 tons of goods, pallet size 1200 × 1000mm, channel width 2 meters, and epoxy flooring.

Parameter filtering:

Rated load capacity: 1.5 tons (with margin).

Fork length: 1250-1300mm, adjustable width.

Wheels: Polyurethane dual wheels (protecting the ground)+steering wheel with brakes.

Lifting height: 150mm (no stacking requirement).

Environmental adaptation: Lightweight body (frequent movement)+electrophoretic rust prevention (humid climate).

Budget matching: Domestic mid-range brands (approximately 2500 yuan).

4、 Common Misconceptions and Suggestions

Excessive pursuit of low prices: Low priced forklifts may have problems such as poor hydraulic cylinder sealing and insufficient steel thickness, leading to high maintenance costs in the later stage.

Fork too long: difficult to turn in narrow passages and prone to collision with shelves.

Neglecting wheel material: Polyurethane wheels are prone to wear on gravel floors and need to be flexibly selected according to the scene.

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