Mobile Industrial Equipment Identification

Mobile industrial equipment typically refers to:

Stationary shop tools only Self-propelled or towable machines such as forklifts, skid-steer loaders and aerial lifts used in industrial settings Passenger cars Office furniture

A Class I industrial truck as defined in many standards is:

An internal combustion engine counterbalanced forklift An electric motor rider truck (battery powered) A hand pallet truck A rough-terrain crane

Counterbalanced forklifts carry loads:

Over the steering axle only On forks projecting in front of the mast with weight balanced by the rear counterweight Under the operator’s seat On top of the cab

Reach trucks are designed primarily for:

Outdoor rough terrain use only Narrow aisle warehouse work where the mast or carriage can extend forward into racking Towing trailers in a yard Lifting workers in man baskets

Skid-steer loaders are characterized by:

Front and rear axles that steer conventionally Four wheels or tracks that turn at different speeds to skid for steering Use only in agriculture Tracks that cannot be changed

Telehandlers (telescopic handlers) combine features of:

A combine and baler A forklift and a crane with a telescoping boom A tractor and moldboard plow A sprayer and spreader

Aerial work platforms (AWPs) such as scissor lifts are used to:

Lift pallets only Raise personnel and tools to work at heights Tow heavy trailers Spread fertilizer

Rated load capacity for mobile industrial equipment is usually given:

At any height and reach At a specified load centre, height and configuration listed on the capacity plate Only in horsepower As a percentage of tire size

The load centre on a forklift is defined as:

Distance from mast to steering axle Horizontal distance from the vertical face of the forks to the load’s centre of gravity Height of the mast Width of the tire tread

Exceeding the rated load centre or capacity on a forklift may:

Have no effect on stability Increase risk of tip-over or loss of control Improve traction Reduce tire wear

Rough-terrain forklifts are distinguished from warehouse forklifts because they:

Use small solid tires and low ground clearance Use large pneumatic tires, higher ground clearance and often four-wheel drive Operate only indoors Have no mast

Articulated loaders differ from skid-steer loaders in that articulated loaders:

Steer by skidding tires on each side Articulate or pivot in the centre frame for steering Cannot use buckets Use tracks only

Many mobile industrial machines use hydrostatic drive systems because they:

Have only one fixed speed Provide smooth variable speed control and easy direction changes Do not require hydraulic oil Operate only on electric power

The ILM Mobile Industrial Equipment Identification module helps parts technicians:

Perform structural weld repairs Identify machine types, configurations and common service parts Install new racking Design building foundations

On many forklifts, the overhead guard is designed to:

Support heavy loads Protect the operator from falling objects within design limits Provide air conditioning Store spare forks

Non-marking tires are commonly used on:

Outdoor rough terrain forklifts Indoor warehouse trucks where floor marking must be minimized All skid-steer loaders Telehandlers only

Walkie pallet trucks are:

Rider-operated counterbalance trucks Pedestrian controlled, often electric-powered pallet movers Telehandlers with booms Tow tractors

Key information found on the nameplate or capacity plate of mobile industrial equipment includes:

Only manufacturer logo Model, serial number, rated capacity, load centre and attachment information Operator’s licence information Building code requirements

Attachments such as side-shifts and clamps on forklifts:

Have no effect on capacity Change the rated capacity and must be included on the capacity plate Are not allowed in warehouses Replace the need for forks

Skid-steer loaders are frequently used with which of the following attachments?

Only grain headers Buckets, forks, augers, sweepers, trenchers and grapples Passenger seats Combine rotor cages

Boom lifts differ from scissor lifts in that boom lifts:

Only move straight up and down Provide outreach horizontally with articulated or telescopic booms Cannot rotate Have fixed platforms

Electric forklifts typically use:

Small 12 V automotive starting batteries Large traction battery packs designed for deep discharge cycling Compressed air as the only power source Diesel fuel only

Internal combustion forklifts may be powered by:

Only propane Gasoline, diesel or LPG/propane depending on design Compressed air Steam

When ordering parts for mobile industrial equipment, the parts technician should use:

Only generic dimensions Model and serial number from the machine ID plate Only the customer’s description Any similar machine listing

Travel alarms and strobe lights on industrial trucks are used to:

Decorate the machine Improve warning to pedestrians during movement Increase engine power Reduce tire wear

For stability, forklifts are designed around:

A four-point suspension only A stability triangle between front wheels and rear axle pivot A circular base No specific geometry

Tilt cylinders on forklifts are used to:

Raise and lower the mast Tilt the mast forward and back to stabilize loads and assist picking up pallets Steer the rear axle Level the operator’s seat

Many skid-steer loaders use quick-attach couplers so that:

Only one attachment can be used Attachments can be changed rapidly without tools when properly locked Attachments are permanently welded on Hydraulic lines are not required

Boom angle and outreach charts on telehandlers show:

Engine performance curves Safe lifting capacities at various boom lengths and angles Fuel consumption only Oil change intervals

Aerial lift platform decals typically indicate:

Platform capacity, maximum occupants, height and required fall protection Only paint colour code Radio frequencies Engine timing

Rubber-tracked compact loaders offer advantages such as:

Higher road speed and no maintenance Lower ground pressure and improved traction on soft surfaces No need for undercarriage components Better performance on bare concrete only

Industrial equipment often uses quick-disconnect hydraulic couplers so attachments can:

Be permanently sealed Be connected and disconnected easily while controlling fluid loss Not be removed Operate without oil

The ILM emphasizes that identification of mobile industrial equipment depends on:

Paint colour alone Understanding machine layout, drive type, mast/boom details and model codes Only tire size Approximate lifting height guessed by the operator

When supplying forks for a forklift, the parts technician must verify:

Only the fork colour Fork length, width, thickness, mounting class and capacity rating That any fork will fit onto the carriage somehow That forks match the customer’s favourite brand

Blue or white safety spotlights projecting onto the floor from forklifts are intended to:

Improve operator night vision only Warn pedestrians of approaching equipment by projecting a visible spot ahead or behind Illuminate the racking labels Replace travel alarms

Common wear items on mobile industrial equipment include:

Only cab glass Tires, brakes, hydraulic hoses, chains, forks, mast rollers and filters Building structure components Computer keyboards

Most safety standards require that mobile industrial equipment be inspected:

Only when problems occur At regular intervals such as daily pre-use checks and periodic detailed inspections Only when sold Every ten years regardless of use

Ride-on sweepers and scrubbers used in warehouses are classified as mobile industrial equipment because they:

Store materials only Are self-propelled machines used to clean floors in industrial environments Replace conveyors Lift loads to racking