How to keep forklift cool in Summer?

The hot summer is a great test for forklift drivers. I would like to provide some suggestions to make driving a forklift in summer more comfortable,safer and refreshing.

 

●Choosing a correct parking place, the temperature of forklift will reduce half.

When parking a forklift in summer, whether indoors or outdoors, the first choice is to park it in a cool place to prevent the forklift from being exposed to the sun for a long time.

On the one hand, long-term exposure of a forklift in the sun will accelerate the aging of the forklift's exposed rubber parts, such as seats, steering wheels, joystick rubber covers, etc.; on the other hand, long-term exposure of a forklift in the sun will also cause the forklift's surface temperature overheat. at least it will cause a "hot" driving experience when driving, and at worst it will cause "scalding" when driving.

Therefore, whether it is from the perspective of prolonging the service life of the forklift or the driving experience of using it again after parking, if you do not drive the forklift for a long time, you should park the forklift in a cool place, and you can choose to park it outdoors with a sunshade.if parking forklift outside, it is better to park the forklift at shadowed areas near buildings that do not affect employee safety, forklift should be avoided Parking near windows when it stays indoors.

●Turn on the air conditioner giving a cool temperature.

Some people believe that if new energy forklifts use air conditioner, it will shorten the battery life and reduce the vehicle's driving and lifting performance, but this is not a problem for GOODSENSE forklifts. Before GOODSENSE forklifts leave the factory, they will undergo detailed and rigorous testing to ensure that the forklift fully meet the technical parameters.

In addition, GOODSENSE new energy forklifts are equipped with high-performance lithium iron phosphate batteries. This "heart" has the advantage of large and constant capacity. The stored electricity not only meets the long-term operation with the air conditioner fully turned on, but also ensure the forklift driving smoothly with the air conditioner fully turned on. Driving and lifting energy are still strong.

●Upgrade the vehicle cabin to create an independent space

At present, the standard configuration of cabs of forklifts are open, GOODSENSE provide additional closed cab choice. For open cabs, the following methods can be used to avoid summer heat: First, the cab ceiling can be improved, such as adding accessories with reflective materials, to bring more comfortable to the driver. While being cool, it can reduce the temperature of the driver's head; the second is to install a small fan with a humidification function, which can lower the driver's temperature by supplying air and humidity; the third is to carry out maintenance on the open cab of the vehicle. Upgrade and transform into a closed cab to create a sealed space for the driver that can be isolated from the outside, block external heat, and install cooling equipment, which is also the most effective method.

GOODSENSE forklifts can undergo a series of upgrades in terms of vehicle comfort according to customer needs. A closed cockpit is added to create an independent space, and equipped with fans, air conditioners and other equipment, striving to provide drivers with a good driving environment no matter how cold or hot it is.

 

●Wearing sun protection and stay hydrated

Finally, when driving a forklift, it is recommended that drivers wear sun protection gear as much as possible, such as ice sleeves and sun protection clothing, to reduce the burning sensation on the body surface by physically blocking direct sunlight.

It is not recommended that drivers wear sun visors here. On the one hand, safety regulations clearly state that helmets are required when driving forklifts. On the other hand, sun visors may affect vision and cause unnecessary driving risks. In addition, the human body needs to drink more water in summer to avoid fatigue and heat. GOODSENSE forklifts have added a water cup placement slot in the cab to facilitate forklift drivers to replenish water in a timely manner.