Many warehouse and logistics operators tend to overlook the importance of proper forklift tyne length selection in their daily material handling configuration, which may lead to reduced operation efficiency, unnecessary cargo damage and hidden safety risks during long-term use. As a professional electric forklift solution provider, Jianshu New Energy, who specializes in BYD electric forklift products, sorts out practical and compliant reference points for all users to make appropriate tyne length choices.
First of all, the core basic reference standard is the size of the commonly used pallets in your operation scenario. The standard tyne length is recommended to cover at least 2/3 of the bottom support length of the matching pallet. If the tyne is too short, the contact support area between the fork and the pallet will be insufficient, making it easy for the pallet to tilt and slip during lifting and moving. If the tyne is too long, the extra protruding part will easily scratch the goods stacked at the rear of the pallet, or collide with the shelf structure during shelf access operation, causing unexpected damage to facility and cargo.
Secondly, you need to adjust the selection according to the specific operation scene attributes. For narrow aisle warehousing scenarios that require frequent turning and low space occupancy, choosing a slightly shorter tyne length within the safe support range can effectively reduce the turning radius requirement, making the whole operation process smoother. For scenarios that need to handle extra-long or large-size bulk goods, such as long building materials, large furniture and large household appliances, you can choose appropriately lengthened tynes after completing load verification of the forklift body, to ensure stable support for the whole cargo.
In addition, safety compliance requirements must be put in the first place during the selection process. The selected tyne length must match the rated load parameter of the electric forklift, do not replace with a tyne that exceeds the factory recommended length range without professional verification, otherwise the center of gravity of the load will move forward beyond the safety range, which may cause hidden risk of side turning or cargo falling. If you have confusion about tyne matching for your existing electric forklift equipment, you can contact our professional technical team for targeted guidance, to get the most suitable selection scheme for your actual operation condition.
