Chassis travel accessories are the core components of electric forklifts, which directly affect the load-bearing capacity, driving stability and operation efficiency of forklifts. Electric forklifts of different tonnages also have obvious differences in the specifications of chassis travel accessories due to significant differences in operation scenarios and load-bearing requirements. The following is a detailed explanation for you.
1-2 ton light electric forklifts are mostly used in light load scenarios such as narrow warehouses and e-commerce sorting. The chassis walking accessories are biased towards lightweight design. The diameter of the driving wheel is usually between 200-250mm, and the wear-resistant rubber material is used to adapt to the smooth indoor ground. The steering bridge has a compact structure and a small steering radius, which is convenient for flexible steering in a small space. The power of the walking motor is mostly 3-5kW, which meets the operation requirements of low speed and high frequency. The braking system mostly adopts drum braking, and the structure is simple and easy to maintain.
3-5 ton medium-sized electric forklift is the main force of industrial handling, suitable for workshop cargo transfer, dock short-distance loading and unloading and other scenarios, with higher load-bearing requirements. The diameter of the drive wheel is increased to 280-320mm, the tread is wider, and the grip and load-bearing are enhanced; the steering bridge is made of high-strength cast steel, and the structure is reinforced, which can withstand greater lateral force; the power of the walking motor is upgraded to 6-10kW to provide stronger power output; the braking system is mostly upgraded to disc braking, and the braking response is faster and the safety is stronger.
6-10 tons of heavy-duty electric forklifts are mostly used for heavy-duty cargo loading and unloading, large storage stacking and other heavy-duty scenarios, and the specifications of accessories have been fully upgraded. The diameter of the driving wheel can reach 350-400mm, with thickened wear-resistant rubber tread, and solid tires will be used in some special working conditions; the steering axle adopts an integral reinforcement structure and is equipped with a large-size steering cylinder to ensure steering stability under heavy load; the power of the walking motor is mostly above 12kW, with strong power and sufficient torque; the braking system adopts dual-circuit hydraulic braking, and the auxiliary braking device is used to ensure the braking safety during heavy-duty driving.
The difference in the specifications of the chassis walking accessories of different tonnage electric forklifts is essentially to adapt to the load-bearing and performance requirements of different operation scenarios. When purchasing accessories, users need to strictly match the rated tonnage of the forklift to avoid affecting the performance and operation safety of the forklift due to non-compliance with the specifications of the accessories.
