The statement that manual forklifts have widely replaced 'ground oxen' (referring to traditional manual handling methods) mainly stems from the significant advantages of manual forklifts in handling efficiency, labor intensity, application scenarios, and adaptability to work environments. The following is a detailed introduction to their principles and applications:

Working principle of manual forklift

Hydraulic transmission principle: Manual forklifts use hydraulic transmission to lift and lower goods. When the staff holds the handle and reciprocates up and down, it drives the plunger or gear inside the hydraulic pump to operate, converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. High pressure oil is injected into the hydraulic cylinder, pushing the piston to move in a straight line, thereby converting hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, causing the fork to rise or fall, completing the lifting and lowering of goods.

Rolling friction principle: When pulling goods, the wheels of the forklift convert sliding friction into rolling friction, greatly reducing the frictional force. Therefore, even if the total weight of the goods and the vehicle remains unchanged, it can be easily pulled.

Application scenarios of manual forklifts

Warehouse logistics: In the process of loading, unloading, stacking, and handling warehouse goods, manual forklifts are indispensable tools. It can flexibly shuttle between shelves, operate in narrow passages, achieve the handling of heavier goods, and improve operational efficiency.

Manufacturing: On the production line, manual forklifts can help workers easily complete the handling tasks of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products, ensuring the smooth operation of the production line.

Supermarket retail: In supermarkets, shopping malls, or retail stores, manual forklifts can be used to move goods from the back-end warehouse, as well as organize and replenish goods on the shelves. It is convenient, practical, and easy to operate, which can greatly reduce the physical burden of store clerks and improve work efficiency.

Logistics distribution: In the logistics distribution process, manual forklifts can be used for loading and unloading goods on trucks and refrigerated trucks, reducing the complex process of manual loading and unloading and improving logistics efficiency.

Other industries: Manual forklifts can also be applied to multiple industries and fields, such as the catering industry (such as the handling and storage of kitchen materials), airports (such as cargo loading and unloading operations), farms (such as the loading and unloading of agricultural products), construction sites (such as the handling of building materials, tools, and equipment), and office spaces (such as the handling and organization of office furniture, documents, archive boxes, and other items).

Adaptability of the working environment for manual forklifts

Narrow channel: Due to its simple structure and high flexibility, manual forklifts can also function in narrow channels and spaces.

Low noise environment: Manual forklifts do not require fuel engines, and the noise generated during operation is relatively small, making them suitable for places with requirements for working environment noise.

Low temperature environment: The design and material selection of manual forklifts usually consider special requirements in low temperature environments, such as anti freezing and low temperature resistance, to ensure the normal operation and handling of the forklift.

Indoor working environment: Manual forklifts do not produce exhaust pollution and can be safely used in indoor environments such as warehouses, production workshops, etc.

Fire and explosion prevention locations: Manual forklifts do not generate sparks or electromagnetic fields during use, making them particularly suitable for loading, unloading, and transporting flammable and explosive materials, as well as fire and explosion prevention locations such as workshops, warehouses, and docks.

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