How Do I Choose the Right Fork Positioner?
Longhe offers a wide range of fork positioners to suit your needs as closely as possible. But how do you know which models are best for you? With this three-step plan, we explain the basic choices you need to make to find the most suitable fork positioner . 1. Determine the lifting capacity required Depending on the industry you work in, forklift trucks will primarily lift light or heavy loads. For standard warehouse use, a normal capacity of 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes will be sufficient. However, if you are in the construction or metal industry, then the minimum lifting capacity required for a forklift truck will quickly rise to 6 or even 8 tonnes. 2. Determining the strength Not only do you need to know how heavy the loads are, but you also need to know how long the forklift will be required to haul these loads. A maximum of 8 hours of activity per day is considered normal use. If your forklift truck is only used for one shift a day, then you are in this category. If it per...