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Flat Clamp
• Improved efficiency: Side-shifting allows precise placement in tight spaces without repeated forklift repositioning, while the flat clamp can handle multiple items or large goods, reducing operation cycles.
• Enhanced flexibility: Enables micro-adjustments without moving the forklift, facilitating accurate stacking—ideal for narrow shelves or high stacking standards.
• Wider application: Adapts to various flat goods (e.g., wood, steel, or paper boards), expanding the forklift’s handling versatility.
The forklift side-shifting flat clamp is an attachment installed on a forklift for material handling. Here's a brief overview of its structure, working principle, features, and application scenarios:
Structure
• Side-shifting device: The core component enabling left-right horizontal movement of goods, typically consisting of a side-shift cylinder and guide rails. The cylinder provides power to push the part (with forks/clamp) along the rails for left-right movement. Common side-shift distances are 150–300 mm to each side, allowing fine adjustment of cargo position for different working conditions.
• Flat clamp device: Used to grip goods, mainly comprising clamping arms (directly contacting and applying force), a hydraulic cylinder (driving arm opening/closing), and a connecting frame (linking the forklift’s fork frame/side-shift device for stability). The arm shape is designed based on cargo type (e.g., flat-plate arms for regular goods), and hydraulic system pressure controls the clamping/opening action.
Working Principle
• The operator manipulates the forklift’s control handle to direct hydraulic oil to the side-shift cylinder and clamp cylinder.
• For horizontal movement, oil enters the side-shift cylinder, driving the mechanism to move the clamp and goods left/right for position adjustment. To grip, oil flows into the clamp cylinder, closing the arms around the cargo; to release, oil reverses, and the arms open via spring force or hydraulic pressure.
Application Scenarios
• Logistics & warehousing: Efficiently transports pallets/flat materials in warehouses during inbound/outbound and storage tasks, ensuring neat stacking and maximizing space utilization.
• Manufacturing: Moves raw/finished goods (e.g., steel plates, wood boards) directly from production lines to designated spots, reducing manual labor and cargo damage risks.
• Ports & docks: Handles container flats, steel plates, and other goods during loading/unloading, improving efficiency and cutting logistics costs.
