The invention of the forklift dates back to the Greek wise man Ctesibios of Alexandria, in the 3rd century BC. C., who developed a hydraulic load lifting mechanism. Throughout history, forklifts have evolved from manual systems to complex automated installations.

The first prototype of a modern forklift was a platform attached to a cable used to lift objects, created in 1851. This model inspired Elisha Otis[2] to create an elevator with a toothed system, which had cushioning for the fall, in case the cable broke.

Unlike passenger elevators, which prioritize speed and comfort, freight elevators are characterized by:.

Common applications:.

Contenido

Existen principalmente dos tecnologías principales para la tracción de un montacargas, cada una con sus ventajas y aplicaciones específicas.

1. Electric forklift with cable (Pull type)

This is the most common type, especially in mid- and high-rise buildings.

2. Hydraulic forklift

This system is ideal for very heavy loads and low-rise buildings, where its simplicity and power are advantageous.

Forklifts are designed for facilities that transport goods without passengers, with particular cases such as dumbwaiters in restaurants or mansions where the kitchen is not on the same level as the service area, or car lifts in multi-story car dealerships. These elements differ because they do not require the same security features and each one is adapted to best fulfill its function.[3]​.

There are forklifts of various types:

Forklifts, being intended exclusively for the transportation of goods, do not require the same safety measures as elevators for people. However, if movement is controlled from inside the car using floor selection buttons, the device is considered a passenger elevator and consequently its safety must comply with stricter regulations. There are also devices such as lifting platforms (Hebebühnen) and hydraulic tables (Hubtische), which are raised vertically without a cabin or elevator shaft and, depending on the mechanism, the lifting height can vary from a few centimeters to several meters.

In Germany, Lastenaufzüge (industrial forklifts) are regulated by the EN 81 standard, which requires cab doors on new models. Previously, the possibility of doing without these doors was tolerated, but after a certain number of accidents, some of them fatal, the forklifts had to be modernized and regularized with the installation of doors or other safety devices such as light curtains or proximity sensors.

The invention of the forklift dates back to the Greek wise man Ctesibios of Alexandria, in the 3rd century BC. C., who developed a hydraulic load lifting mechanism. Throughout history, forklifts have evolved from manual systems to complex automated installations.

The first prototype of a modern forklift was a platform attached to a cable used to lift objects, created in 1851. This model inspired Elisha Otis[2] to create an elevator with a toothed system, which had cushioning for the fall, in case the cable broke.

Unlike passenger elevators, which prioritize speed and comfort, freight elevators are characterized by:.

Common applications:.

Contenido

Existen principalmente dos tecnologías principales para la tracción de un montacargas, cada una con sus ventajas y aplicaciones específicas.

1. Electric forklift with cable (Pull type)

This is the most common type, especially in mid- and high-rise buildings.

2. Hydraulic forklift

This system is ideal for very heavy loads and low-rise buildings, where its simplicity and power are advantageous.

Forklifts are designed for facilities that transport goods without passengers, with particular cases such as dumbwaiters in restaurants or mansions where the kitchen is not on the same level as the service area, or car lifts in multi-story car dealerships. These elements differ because they do not require the same security features and each one is adapted to best fulfill its function.[3]​.

There are forklifts of various types:

Forklifts, being intended exclusively for the transportation of goods, do not require the same safety measures as elevators for people. However, if movement is controlled from inside the car using floor selection buttons, the device is considered a passenger elevator and consequently its safety must comply with stricter regulations. There are also devices such as lifting platforms (Hebebühnen) and hydraulic tables (Hubtische), which are raised vertically without a cabin or elevator shaft and, depending on the mechanism, the lifting height can vary from a few centimeters to several meters.

In Germany, Lastenaufzüge (industrial forklifts) are regulated by the EN 81 standard, which requires cab doors on new models. Previously, the possibility of doing without these doors was tolerated, but after a certain number of accidents, some of them fatal, the forklifts had to be modernized and regularized with the installation of doors or other safety devices such as light curtains or proximity sensors.