The materials of forklift accessories mainly include the following:
Gray iron: Gray iron is one of the commonly used materials for forklifts, mainly composed of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese and other elements. After high-temperature heat treatment, gray iron has good wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient and good vibration absorption capacity. At the same time, the price is relatively low, which is a more practical material
Ductile iron: Ductile iron is also one of the commonly used materials, mainly composed of iron, carbon, silicon, nickel and other elements. After spheroidizing treatment, ductile iron has the advantages of high strength, good toughness and strong corrosion resistance. At the same time, it also has high tensile, compressive and shear strength. Therefore, some large forklifts and special forklifts use ductile iron.
High-strength steel: In recent years, high-strength steel has been increasingly valued in the forklift manufacturing industry. Commonly used models include Q345B, Q550D, etc., which have high tensile strength and elastic limit, as well as excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance and impact resistance.
Low alloy steel: Low alloy steel is a type of steel that adds a small amount of alloying elements (such as manganese, silicon, vanadium, etc.) to ordinary steel. This type of steel has high strength, good crack resistance and plastic toughness, and can withstand large loads without deformation or breakage. In the application of forklift beams, low alloy steel has become the first choice of most forklift manufacturers due to its excellent mechanical properties.
Stainless steel: Stainless steel is mainly composed of elements such as chromium and nickel, and has excellent corrosion resistance and good self-cleaning properties. In humid or acid-base environments, stainless steel can maintain its stable performance for a long time and is suitable for places that require high cleanliness and corrosion resistance.
Aluminum alloy: Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of high strength and light weight, which can significantly reduce the weight of the entire vehicle and improve the power performance of the forklift. However, the carrying capacity of aluminum alloy is relatively weak and is not suitable for carrying heavy goods.
Polyurethane material: Polyurethane material has extremely high wear resistance, a wide hardness range and a large load-bearing capacity. In addition, polyurethane material also has good chemical corrosion resistance and insulation properties, suitable for various working environments.