We have talked a lot about forklifts and their batteries. However, we can also count on tools similar to forklifts, such as electric stackers , which have been somewhat more unknown until now.
It is a tool used as a means of internal transport. Its purpose is to store and stack goods in a warehouse or logistics center. We can find manual stackers and electric stackers.
In a way, you could say that this type of stacker is a type of forklift truck that runs on a lithium or lead acid battery, making the job of storage and stacking easier.
Stackers are usually made of lightweight materials and plastics. In addition, they include two parallel support arms and wheels at the ends. They also include forks that are attached to the mast. These forks allow the pallet to be lifted. All this is attached to the machine, where the tiller and the battery are located.
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Stacker characteristics
Electric stackers have become one of the best options for internal horizontal transport. They are also the best option for the storage and stacking of palletized goods, especially in confined spaces. This is because they can increase maneuverability in these small spaces.
In addition, it will be necessary to have a qualified operator and to have the necessary permits according to the regulations. In this sense, it is necessary that the operator knows these rules, as well as those indicated in the manual of use and maintenance of the stacker itself. In this way, errors in the handling and maintenance of the machinery can be avoided.
There are different models, depending on the position occupied by the operator. Three types can be distinguished:
- With accompanying driver. The employee drives the stacker upright, from the ground.
- Driver on platform. The driver guides it standing, but from the stacker itself.
- Seated duct. As its name suggests, the operator drives it seated on the machine itself.
Advantages of using electric stackers
Using electric stackers for internal transport has a number of advantages, including the increased lifting capacity of the goods, which can be lifted up to six meters high.
In addition, as mentioned above, stackers have the ability to maneuver in the smallest of spaces. This, together with their greater loading and transporting capacity, makes stackers very versatile.
Another advantage of electric stackers is the greater comfort for the operator who is doing the work, since the traction force is on the machine itself. This also brings another advantage, which is the saving of time and labor.
When choosing the most suitable type or model, we must take into account the needs of the company, the space in which it will work, the weight and type of load, the height at which it must be stored and stacked, daily use, etc.
