Kinds of AC Forklifts
In today's busy material handling market, application efficiency, low maintenance and of course high power are important features. AC technology is ideally suited for indoor applications, especially with its brushless features. This particular type of forklift is practically maintenance free and lets you concentrate on finishing the task.
Kinds
There are various AC forklifts available to meet and exceed all your individual business requirements. Design for indoor application provides dependable power and low maintenance. Several of the numerous kinds of high capacity forklifts provided by Hyundai are Tow Tractors/ Tuggers, Electric Counterbalanced Lift Trucks, Walkie Trucks, Very Narrow Aisle Turret Lift Trucks, Electric Narrow Aisle Lift Trucks and Narrow Aisle Order Picker Lift Trucks.
Function
More productive is the AC or alternating current technology. It is also more energy efficient. These types are a lot more cost effective and reliable than the traditional DC or direct current technology. AC forklifts were meant to provide high power indoor use. Normally, a battery of 36 to 80 volts is used to get the torque and power needed. The AC technology enables a longer time period in between recharging. This enables the forklift to be utilized for a longer time. Furthermore, the AC motors are enclosed completely and this lessens exposure and dust with no motor brushes, which means less sparking and a lot less maintenance.
Benefits
Being able to eliminate your maintenance gives you more time to focus on your visit and saves you some money. As discussed previously, AC technology does not have motor brushes that also lessens maintenance and increases productivity. Another bonus is that AC motors have less parts which are wearable resulting in savings on parts and labor. AC motors are generally a lot quieter compared to DC motors and this helps increase operator awareness on the job site.
Manufacturers
Nowadays, there are many manufacturers which offer AC power forklifts. Some of the available brands consist of Raymond, Hyundai, Yale, Hyster and Mariotti.