This glossary provides definitions for terms used to describe the hardware, software, systems, procedures, and other aspects of the materials handling industry relative to SINOLIFT products. The glossary will be revised on a continuing basis with refinements and additions of new terms. The SINOLIFT seeks your assistance in keeping the glossary up-to-date and hopes that you will forward comments and additional definitions.
ADDRESS :
An identification given to a specific location within a facility to which flow of material can be directed
AISLE, CLEAR :
The dimension in a storage aisle, from rack to rack, subtracting any pallet or load overhang. Also, see pallet and load overhang.
ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) :
Where the positive and negative polarity alternate. The alternating period is called a cycle. In the U.S. and Canada , the average is 60 cycles per minute; overseas, 50 cycles per minute is common.
AMPERE HOUR (AH) CAPACITY :
Refers to the volume of electricity that can be drawn from a battery, and is dependent on the number or the size of the plates within the individual battery cells.
ATTACHMENT :
A device other than conventional forks or load backrest on the elevating mechanism of a truck used for handling a load. Popular types are fork extensions, clamps, rotating devices, load stabilizers.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT :
The space in which the battery is housed and secured.
BATTERY CONNECTOR :
A device used for connection of battery to truck or charger, composed of either male and female halves or two halves that differ only in method of mounting and polarity.
BATTERY ROLLER :
Those rollers located in bottom of battery compartment and battery stands to facilitate easy battery installation and removal.
BINS :
An enclosed space. Storage totes, storage areas, storage slots or storage containers as defined by physical parameters. Also a synonym for Carousel “carrier”.
CANTILEVER RACK :
A rack system with arms cantilevered off a vertical column and loads placed either directly on the arms or on shelves supported by them. Used extensively in steel, lumber and furniture warehousing, having the advantage of long unobstructed shelves with no uprights to restrict storage.
CAPACITY :
A truck's load capacity at a specified load center, stated in pounds at a specific fork height
CARRIAGE :
A support structure for forks or attachments, generally roller mounted, which travels vertically within the mast of a fork truck
CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) :
The point at which the load mass is concentrated.
CHARGING :
The process whereby a battery is returned, electrochemically, to its maximum ability to deliver current. This is accomplished via connecting the battery to an appropriately-sized charger.
CLEAR STACKING HEIGHT :
Vertical space available for storing product.
COUNTERBALANCE TRUCK :
A truck equipped to lift and transport the load in front of the load wheels.
DEADMAN BRAKE :
A brake that remains engaged until it is intentionally released by the truck's operator
DIRECT CURRENT (DC) :
Where the positive and negative polarity remains in the same relative position (does not reverse). This is characteristic of current delivered by batteries.
DRIVE WHEEL :
The wheel that furnishes the tractive force to move the truck.
EXTENDED HEIGHT (EX. HT.) :
The vertical distance from the floor to the top of the uppermost structure of the truck (mast, carriage, load handler) in the maximum height position.
FORK EXTENSIONS :
A fork attachment that increases the load-carrying surface of the forks
FORKS :
Horizontal tine-like projections normally suspended from the carriage, for engaging and supporting loads.
FREE LIFT (FL) :
The attainable lift from the extreme lowered position of the carriage before the stated overall collapsed height of the mast is exceeded by any standard part of the forks, mast or carriage assemblies. (See also Nominal Free Lift and Full Free Lift.) |
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