Electric forklift trucks as efficient support in the warehouse

Whether in industrial warehouses, logistics and dispatch warehouses or for loading and unloading containers, wagons and trucks - forklift trucks are essential for in-house transportation. There is no longer just a choice of models with gas or diesel engines, but also with electric drives. "Electric forklift trucks are particularly suitable for indoor areas such as warehouses, odor-sensitive areas such as food processing plants or noise-sensitive workplaces such as laboratories. Thanks to zero emissions, electric forklift trucks also protect the health of your own employees. There are now many models in different sizes and with different load capacities - which are of course also available in several price segments. It is important to find the right product for individual operational needs," says Jürgen Effner, Managing Director of TOPREGAL GmbH, adding: "Even electric forklift trucks in the affordable entry-level segment up to 10,000 euros offer efficient support in the warehouse. However, companies should find out about aspects such as maximum load capacity and lifting height, loading time and spare parts supply before making a purchase."

Compact model with high mobility

Compact electric forklift trucks simplify loading and unloading processes considerably, especially in small businesses and workshops that regularly deliver or receive goods. Before making a purchase, however, it is important to consider what loads the forklift truck will be moving, whether materials are to be transported to higher storage areas and how much space is available in the warehouse for maneuvering. "With the GSE12/4 3-wheel electric forklift truck, we have deliberately designed a model that is characterized by its compactness and high mobility. This little powerhouse is suitable for loads of up to 1,200 kilograms and has a lift range of 30 to 4,350 millimetres. This means that higher storage levels can also be reached, optimizing storage capacity and increasing efficiency. In addition, the turning radius is just 1,508 millimetres thanks to the 3-wheel vehicle design," reports Effner. This means that turning in tight spaces or between rows of shelves is also possible - and with dimensions of 900 millimetres wide and heights between 1,995 and 5,150 millimetres, passing through standard doors and gates is also no problem. What's more, the GSE12/4 even fits into most goods elevators.

Advantages of lithium-ion batteries

Like all electric lifting devices from SolidHub, the GSE12/4 also runs on a lithium-ion battery. In addition, the electric forklift truck can be charged at standard 230 V household sockets and does not require high voltage current. Once charged, a storage capacity of 280 Ah results in a service life of 4 to 6 hours. "In contrast to conventional lead-acid batteries, Li-ion batteries offer several advantages. They can be charged in less time, which reduces downtime during operation. They also have a longer service life than lead-acid batteries, which results in lower maintenance costs and less frequent replacement. This is because, unlike lead-acid batteries, Li-ion batteries do not need to be regularly topped up with distilled water. They also contain no heavy metals and are more environmentally friendly to dispose of," explains Effner.

On the safe side with repair service and spare parts supply

Electric forklift trucks in the low price segment can also combine performance, efficiency and compactness. Inexpensive therefore does not have to mean sacrificing quality. "However, as with all machines, electric forklift trucks are devices that can sometimes break down. In these cases, technical services with repair service and spare parts supply can help," says Effner and adds: "We always have the most important spare parts for our products such as the GSE12/4 in stock and can usually guarantee a maximum delivery time of 48 hours. We also offer repairs at our own locations. We have also built up a comprehensive network of reliable contract service partners so that we can cover all regions of Germany and help our customers quickly."

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