The basic operation functions of the stacker are divided into horizontal handling, stacking/picking, loading/unloading, and picking. The type of stacker can be preliminarily determined according to the operation function that the enterprise wants to achieve. In addition, special operation functions will affect the specific configuration of the stacker, such as paper rolls, molten iron, etc., and the stacker needs to be installed with attachments to complete the special functions.
The operation requirements of stacker trucks include general requirements such as pallet or cargo specifications, lifting height, working channel width, and grade of slope. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider the requirements of operation habits and operation efficiency. If the goods or warehouse environment that the enterprise needs to transport has environmental protection requirements such as noise or exhaust emission, it should be considered when selecting models and configurations.
If it is in a cold storage or in an environment with explosion-proof requirements, the configuration of the stacker should also be a cold storage type or an explosion-proof type. Carefully examine the locations that the forklift needs to pass through during operation, and imagine possible problems, such as whether the door height affects the stacker when entering and leaving the warehouse; when entering and exiting the elevator, the influence of the elevator height and load on the stacker; when working upstairs , whether the floor bearing meets the corresponding requirements, and so on.
When selecting and determining the configuration of the stacker, it is necessary to describe the working conditions in detail to the supplier, and conduct on-site investigations to ensure that the purchased stacker fully meets the needs of the enterprise. Different models have different work efficiency, so the required number and number of drivers are also different, which will lead to a series of changes in costs.
If the stacker operates in the warehouse, the width of the aisle required by different models is different, and the lifting capacity is also different, which will bring about changes in the layout of the warehouse, such as changes in the storage capacity of goods. Changes in models and their quantities will have an impact on many aspects such as fleet management; the market ownership of different models is different, and their after-sales support capabilities are also different.