Electric Boom Lift Attachments - Type "E" forklifts meet the least standards for fire and electrical hazards. This is actually the most common description applied for electric forklifts. Lift trucks described as type "E" cannot be used in unsafe locations. Type "ES" lift trucks meet all the requirements of Type "E" lift trucks and have other tools to avoid the emission of sparks and limit the surface temperature of forklift parts.
The more specialized forklifts are the type "ES" electric vehicle and these are not usually accessible. Type "EE" trucks meet all the requirements of the ES and E model and have all electric motor and spark generating parts totally enclosed. The type "EE" version is then used where hazardous environments have been identified. Type "EX" lift trucks are specifically intended for use in environments where dust or vapors or flammable fibers can be existing. These types of forklifts are made using no spark generating components along with other protective measures to be able to guarantee optimum safety in the dangerous applications they may be used for.
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