forklift stability is the core precondition of safe indoor and outdoor handling operations, especially for new energy electric forklifts that are widely used in modern warehousing, logistics and manufacturing scenarios. As a professional supplier focusing on new energy electric forklift products, Jianshu New Energy, specializing in BYD electric forklift, always reminds all operation teams and equipment managers to fully master the common scenarios that may lead to forklift balance loss or instability, so as to avoid unnecessary safety risks.
First, improper load handling is the most common cause of forklift instability. When the actual load weight exceeds the rated load mark of the equipment, the center of gravity of the whole vehicle will move beyond the stable fulcrum range composed of the four tire contact points, and the forklift is very likely to tip over laterally or longitudinally. Even if the total load weight is within the rated range, if the load is not placed evenly on the pallet, or the center of gravity of the goods deviates far from the center line of the fork, the risk of instability will also rise significantly. Many operators are used to driving the forklift with the fork raised to a high position, which will push the overall center of gravity of the vehicle and cargo to move up sharply, greatly reducing the stability margin of the equipment, and a slight bump on the road surface may cause rollover.
Second, non-standard driving behaviors will also greatly increase the probability of forklift imbalance. Excessive driving speed, especially when the vehicle turns at a high speed without decelerating, the generated centrifugal force will pull the center of gravity of the whole vehicle to the outside of the curve, leading to side slip or lateral rollover. In addition, driving on slopes with a gradient exceeding the allowable range of the equipment, turning on the inclined road surface, carrying extra personnel on the fork, or dragging the heavy goods with the fork at an inclined angle, all these non-standard operations will break the original stable balance system of the forklift.
Third, missing daily maintenance and inspection will also lead to hidden stability risks of the forklift. If the tire tread is severely worn, the tire pressure of different tires is quite different, or the bearing parts of the steering system are severely worn with obvious clearance, the equipment will lose enough grip and steering response capability in the driving process, and it is easy to deviate from the established driving track and lose balance. Besides, if the tension of the two lifting chains of the mast is not consistent for a long time, the load will tilt to one side when the goods are lifted, which will also cause the whole vehicle to lose its original balance state.
Jianshu New Energy, which focuses on the sales and after-sales service of BYD electric forklifts, suggests all users arrange regular safety operation training for operators, carry out full item safety inspection of equipment before each shift, and eliminate all hidden risks that may lead to forklift instability in advance, so as to ensure the safety and efficiency of daily handling operations.
