Cold storage forklifts play an important role in the application of the cold chain industry. Due to the special operating environment of the cold chain industry, the operating performance of the electric forklifts used must also be considered in low temperature environments.
The first is the impact on the battery in a low temperature environment. The lower the temperature, the smaller the actual available capacity of the battery. Therefore, cold storage forklifts are usually equipped with large-capacity batteries. Under normal circumstances, the battery capacity in a low temperature environment is only 80% of that in a normal temperature environment, so the battery for a cold storage forklift is larger than that used in a normal temperature environment.
Secondly, forklifts work alternately in a normal temperature environment and a low temperature environment, and it is easy to produce condensed water, which will cause damage to the forklift components. Therefore, the cold storage forklift has stricter manufacturing process requirements, and the body needs to be covered with waterproof and antifreeze special grease , to protect the car body and interior from corrosion.
Then there is high humidity in the cold storage forklift, the ground is wet and slippery, and there may even be ice. In this case, the forklift must have good anti-skid ability. Cold storage forklifts are generally equipped with special anti-skid tires.
In addition, the low temperature environment will also affect hydraulic oil and hydraulic high-pressure hoses. Hydraulic oil tends to thicken in low temperature environments and hydraulic oil pipes tend to become brittle. Therefore, cold storage forklifts must also be equipped with special hydraulic oil and high-pressure hoses.
The above points are the main differences between cold storage forklifts and conventional forklifts. After reading these, can you understand why cold storage forklifts are more expensive than conventional forklifts? Therefore, the editor here suggests that for the safety of the operation, when working in a cold storage environment, it is better to choose a dedicated cold storage forklift.
