Standing Electric Pallet Truck 1500 kg Counterbalanced Reach Stacker

Standing Electric Pallet Truck 1500 kg Counterbalanced Reach Stacker

Counterbalanced forklift truck is a special form of forklift truck, its shape is inverted "L" shape, the chassis is equipped with special counterweight to improve the stability of the whole machine. It has the advantages of height adjustment, long load fork, high loading capacity, wide working range, etc. It is especially suitable for heavy load handling, high area cargo handling and other scenarios.

1. Stability: Due to the design of low centre of gravity, moderate body width and even weight distribution, this kind of forklift truck has good stability performance when running, and can turn flexibly even in narrow space.
2. Carrying capacity: Compared with manual handling equipment, counterbalanced forklift trucks have stronger carrying capacity and can effectively cope with heavier cargo handling needs.
3. Operational Flexibility: It is electrically driven and offers forward, backward, side-to-side movement as well as lifting and landing functions, which makes it very versatile in different work scenarios.
4. Energy saving and environmental protection: As it does not rely on fuel, the counterbalanced forklift truck reduces air pollution and saves energy costs.
5. High applicability: It is designed to be suitable for a wide range of occasions, including but not limited to loading and unloading operations in ports, stations, and within enterprises, as well as the need for multiple and handling common items.

Differences between Counterbalanced Stackers and Reach trucks
Counterbalanced stackers and reach trucks are both material handling equipment used to lift and transport goods in warehouses and distribution centres. While they share some similarities, there are some key differences:

Design and Configuration:

Counterbalanced Stackers: Counterbalanced stackers are usually compact in design with counterweights on the rear of the machine to provide stability. They usually have a mast at the front of the vehicle, which can be equipped with forks or platforms for lifting loads. Counterbalanced stackers are designed to stack and pick up loads at relatively low heights and are suitable for use in narrow aisles.
Reach trucks: Reach trucks have a more specialised design for handling loads of greater height and depth in narrow aisles. These trucks have a unique reach mast and carriage assembly that allows the forks to reach forward beyond the legs. This design allows them to access and handle goods stored on racking systems.
Lifting height and capacity:

Counterbalanced Stackers: Counterbalanced stackers typically have lower lift heights compared to reach trucks. They are designed for stacking and picking up and placing loads at medium heights, typically 4-6 metres (13-20 feet). They also have a lower load capacity than reach trucks.
Reach trucks: Reach trucks are specifically designed to lift loads to higher heights, typically up to 10 metres (30 feet) or more. With a higher load capacity than a counterbalance stacker, reach trucks are able to handle heavier loads at these heights.
Manoeuvrability:

Counterbalanced stackers: Counterbalanced stackers are typically more manoeuvrable in tight spaces and narrow aisles than reach trucks. Their compact design and rear wheel steering allow them to travel efficiently in tight spaces.
Reach Trucks: Designed to operate in narrow aisles, reach trucks are equipped with features such as articulated steering and side-shift functionality that allow them to manoeuvre effectively in tight spaces and around obstacles. However, the longer wheelbase and extended mast of reach trucks may limit their manoeuvrability in extremely narrow areas compared to stackers.
Applications:

Counterbalanced stacker cranes: Counterbalanced stacker cranes are ideal for applications requiring medium lift heights and manoeuvrability in narrow aisles. They are commonly used for stacking and picking in warehouses, retail shops and manufacturing plants.
Reach trucks: Reach trucks are ideal for high-density storage applications where maximising vertical space is critical. They are commonly used in narrow aisle racking systems in warehouses and distribution centres to access and handle goods stored at different heights.
 

In summary, while both counterbalance stackers and reach trucks can be used for material handling in warehouse environments, they are designed for different uses and can offer different features and functionality depending on specific operational needs. Choosing between them depends on a variety of factors such as lifting height requirements, aisle width constraints and the nature of the goods being handled.