You Need Know About The Electric Pallet Trucks

What is an electric pallet truck?

An electric pallet truck forklift is an electric forklift designed for pallet cargo handling. It is mainly used for horizontal handling and cargo loading and unloading in warehouses, logistics centers, production workshops and other places. It is usually divided into three operating modes: walking, standing and sitting, which can be selected according to the working environment and efficiency requirements.

The core function of an electric pallet jack is to realize the point-to-point movement of pallet cargo on a plane, so there is no gantry lifting system, which is more suitable for scenes that focus on handling rather than stacking.

Benefits of using an electric pallet juck

1.High safety performance

The high bottom basin and fewer connecting lines avoid the risk of oil leakage and improve the safety of use. The upper bedroom motor can reduce the impact of people's feet.

2.High flexibility

Electric pallet jacks are small in size and have a minimum turning radius, which makes them suitable for operation in narrow passages and can quickly complete the handling and loading and unloading of goods.

3.Easy to operate

Power pallet jacks have a multi-functional tiller head, which can control the operation of the truck with one button. Its design is usually ergonomic, comfortable to operate, and can effectively improve work efficiency.

4.Environmental protection and energy saving

Electric pallet truck forklifts use batteries as power sources, have no exhaust emissions, low noise, and low vibration. They are particularly suitable for indoor operations and places with high environmental requirements. It has high energy utilization, convenient and fast charging, and long-term use can significantly reduce energy costs.

5.Low maintenance cost

Electric pallet jacks have long maintenance cycles, short maintenance time and less downtime, which reduces maintenance costs. In addition, their batteries have a long life and relatively low replacement costs.

Uses of Power Pallet Jacks

Power pallet trucks are widely used in the following fields:

*Warehouse logistics: used for handling, loading and unloading and stacking of goods in warehouses.

*Manufacturing: provide timely material support for production lines to ensure production progress.

*Food and beverage industry: due to its environmentally friendly characteristics, it is suitable for use in food processing and storage environments.

*Retail and supermarkets: used for rapid handling and replenishment of goods.

Lithium battery electric pallet truck VS manual pallet truck

1.Power and efficiency

Electric pallet trucks are equipped with electric drive systems, which can achieve fast and efficient cargo handling and are suitable for long-distance and heavy-load transportation. Its speed is adjustable to meet the needs of different scenarios, and it has an automated lifting function and reduces labor costs.

Hand pallet trucks: rely on manual pushing and pulling, with slow handling speed and high physical requirements for operators, suitable for short-distance and light-load handling.

2. Safety

Electric pallet trucks: adopt a low center of gravity and upper horizontal motor design, with fewer connecting lines, can run smoothly, reduce failures, and remain stable even on uneven ground or slopes. Equipped with emergency stop button, power-off brake and other functions to further ensure operational safety.

Hand pallet truck: During operation, it is easy to cause cargo dumping or personnel injury due to insufficient manpower or improper operation.

3.Operational convenience

Electric pallet truck: easy to operate, controlled by a centralized handle, equipped with a multi-speed adjustment function, suitable for different driving habits. Its design is ergonomic, with low operating intensity, reducing operator fatigue.

Hand pallet truck: It is more laborious to operate, especially when carrying heavy loads or long distances, which can easily cause operator fatigue.

5.Environmental adaptability

Electric pallet truck: suitable for use in places with high environmental requirements such as indoors, cold storage, food processing, etc. Its low noise and pollution-free characteristics meet the needs of modern warehousing.

Hand pallet truck: It has a wide range of applications, but does not perform well under heavy loads or complex environments.

6. Maintenance cost

Electric pallet truck: Although the initial purchase cost is high, the maintenance cost is low in long-term use. Its battery life is long and easy to replace, suitable for multi-shift operations.

Hand pallet truck: Simple structure, low maintenance cost, but limited service life, and hydraulic components need to be replaced regularly.

7.Flexibility and applicability

Electric pallet truck: Small size, small turning radius, suitable for operation in narrow channels, and can be equipped with a variety of functional accessories, such as lifting devices, steering power systems, etc.

Hand pallet truck: Compact structure, suitable for use in places with limited space, but relatively single function.

How to choose the right pallet truck according to your needs?

1.Working environment

If it is mainly used indoors or in places with high environmental requirements, it is recommended to choose a lithium battery electric pallet truck. If the working environment is more complex, the passability and durability of the forklift need to be considered.

2. Load and lifting height

Choose the appropriate forklift model according to the weight of the goods and the stacking height. The load capacity of power electric pallet jack forklifts is usually between 1.6 and 3.0 tons, and the lifting height is generally around 210mm.

3. Operation mode

Choose a walking, standing or sitting type according to work efficiency and operator habits. For example, the walking type is suitable for short-distance handling, and the sitting type is suitable for long-term operation.

4. Battery life

Make sure the battery life of the forklift meets the needs of single-shift or multi-shift operations. Lithium batteries have a long battery life and a fast charging speed.

5. Budget

Although the initial purchase cost of an power pallet truck may be higher than that of an internal combustion engine forklift, its long-term operating cost is low and its return on investment is high.

Conclusion

Lithium battery electric pallet trucks can be used in various scenarios in terms of efficiency, safety, ease of operation and environmental adaptability. Although its initial purchase cost is high, in the long run, its low maintenance cost and high efficiency make it a more economical and environmentally friendly choice, and it can also save labor and time costs. Buyers can choose a suitable truck according to their own warehouse usage needs.

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