What is the maximum speed limit for electric forklifts?
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For forklifts operating within factory premises, the maximum speed must not exceed 4 km/h during operation. For various types of forklifts operating inside factory buildings, the maximum speed must not exceed 2 km/h. Below is more information about forklifts: Introduction: Forklifts are industrial handling vehicles, referring to various wheeled handling vehicles used for loading/unloading, stacking, and short-distance transportation of palletized goods. Application Scope: Industrial handling vehicles are widely used in ports, railway stations, airports, freight yards, factory workshops, warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics hubs. They perform loading/unloading and handling operations for palletized goods in ship cabins, railway cars, and containers, making them essential equipment for pallet transportation and container shipping.
When operating an electric forklift, I know the speed must never exceed 15 kilometers per hour—that's the bottom line for us veteran workers. The reason is simple: in the confined spaces of a warehouse, braking becomes impossible at high speeds, and loss of control could lead to collisions with shelves or injuries to colleagues. I've seen many newcomers try to cut corners for speed, only to tip over, damage equipment, and get injured, resulting in work stoppages. The company safety manual clearly states a 15 km/h speed limit, but in daily operations, we keep it around 10 km/h for added stability. Don't underestimate this speed—exceeding it increases centrifugal force during turns, and combined with potential oil spills on the floor, makes skidding highly likely. Before each shift, I make it a habit to check the speed governor to ensure the limiter is functioning properly. Maintenance records show that forklifts driven at excessive speeds have double the failure rate, costing more time and money to repair. In short, safety is the secret to long-term work—never risk it just to rush a job.
