Forklift designations

The end effector could also be a magnet. The robot would energize the magnet to pick up metal objects and then shut off the current to release the object. An end effector could also be a syringe that dispenses liquids such as perfumes into bottles. Other end effectors resemble small forklifts designed to lift and move pallets. There are literally dozens of types of end effectors, each designed to handle a certain type of product. 

In addition to improving safety during transportation by optimizing the mode, route, physical conditions, and container design, the way the shipment is handled should be examined to see if safety can be improved. For example, one company tested to determine the speed required for the tines of the forklift trucks used at its terminal to penetrate its shipping containers. They installed governors on the forklift trucks to limit the speed below the speed required for penetration. They also specified blunt tine ends for the forklifts. 

Some design features of trenches should be noted. Commonly recommended trench dimensional proportions are a width of twice the depth. Under no circumstances should trench depth exceed the width to ensure adequate ventilation. Where heavy wheeled traffic, such as forklift trucks, may occur in a process structure or area with trenches, the trenches can be designed with extra-heavy duty grating that can support heavy equipment. 

Oorja Protonics commercializes a 1,000 W DMFC designed for use in forklifts, and other vehicles in the materials handling industry. The DMFC is fitted inside the battery tray of the existing machinery and continuously charges the vehicle battery [50, 65]. In Table 9.3 are summarized the performance characteristics of DMFC portable generators. 

Analyze and re-design warehouse layout to increase density through the use of different racking structures. The second objective of the layout review is to increase warehouse throughput through the use of more efficient forklifts for... 

Gave a coworker a ride when the forklift wasn t designed for more than one person. 

Power systems used to propel mobile scaffolds shall be designed for such use. Forklifts, trucks, similar motor vehicles or add-on motors shall not be used to propel scaffolds unless the scaffold is designed for such propulsion systems. 

Note that, under 1926.451 (c)(2)(iv), the standard states that front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. The next paragraph ( 1926.451 (c)(2)(v)) specifically addresses forklifts used to support scaffold platforms, stating that the entire platform must be attached to the fork, and that the forklift is not to be moved horizontally while the platform is occupied. 

In construction, powered industrial taicks, which include rough terrain forklifts, are similar pieces of equipment to forklifts and front end loaders in this context. Therefore, they fall within the requirements of 1926.451 (c)(2)(iv) and (v), along with the other requirements of that section for capacity, construction, access, use, and fall protection. So, in response to your query whether a contractor can field-design a personnel platform for a rough terrain forklift, use of such a platform is permitted only if the machine supporting the personnel platform was designed for that purpose and both the machine and platform meet the requirements in 1926.451 for capacity, construction, access, use, and fall protection. 

The basket (that is, the platform for elevating personnel) must not extend more than 10 inches beyond the wheelbase of the machine in use. That requirement is found in the ANSI B56.6-1992, Safety Standards for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks. Paragraph 8.25.1 (b) of B56.6-1992 refers to 10 inches as a limit for the distance, greater than the overall width of the truck, beyond which the platform is not [to be designed] to exceed. 

Clarification on whether a forklift equipped with a designated forklift boom would be considered a crane —1926.1400 1926.1400(a)(1) — June 21, 2012... 

Can I, as a forklift (not a crane operator) operator, use a designated forklift boom that has a hook on it as long as it meets the load requirements ... 

Lastly, it seems appropriate that at this stage fuel cell systems should be developed for large niche markets that are appropriate for the current state technical readiness of the technology. Forklift applications are a prime example of matching requirements versus capability. Large stationary fuel cells that are designed for constant base loads with high combined heat and power utilization requirements is another. 

Liquefied flammable compressed gases shall be stored and used with the pressure relief device in direct contact with the vapor phase. Some cylinders are designed for such storage and use in the horizontal position such as those designed for forklifts and tow motors. 

If time permits before evacuation, employee should turn off any equipment they are operating, such as forklifts or conveyors. The employer may designate certain workers to shut down critical facility systems, such as electrical power, before evacuating the work area. 

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