Why are forklift forks tapered?


 

The forklift fork is designed to be tapered for the following reasons:


 

Easy to insert goods and
adapt to different goods packaging:

In actual logistics and warehousing operations,
goods are packaged in various forms, including cartons, pallets, wooden boxes, etc.,
with different sizes of bottom openings or slots.

The front end of the conical fork is thinner,
which makes it easier to insert into the gaps and holes
at the bottom of the goods or accurately dock with the slots of the pallet,
making it easier to lift the goods for transportation,
and can adapt to the fork-picking operation of various different specifications of goods.

Reduce insertion resistance and optimize force:

When the fork is inserted into the goods,

the conical shape makes the initial contact area
between the fork and the goods relatively small,

and the friction and resistance during the insertion process
will be smaller than that of the same width fork.

In this way, the operator will save more effort when operating the forklift to insert the goods,

and it can also reduce the possible damage
to the goods packaging caused by scratches, squeezing, etc.

Guided positioning, precise forking

When forking goods,
especially when the fork is extended into the bottom of the goods placed on the shelf,
the conical fork can play a guiding and positioning role.

Its tapering shape helps operators to more accurately align the forks with the cargo,
making fork picking more precise and reducing the possibility of cargo falling,
damage or failure to pick up cargo due to fork position deviation.

Improved durability and stress dispersion:

When picking up and carrying heavy objects,
the structure of the tapered fork helps to better disperse the pressure.

Its shape allows the stress to be gradually transferred
and dispersed from the front end of the fork to the back.

Compared with other shapes,
it can more effectively withstand the pressure brought by heavier cargo,
reduce the risk of local deformation and damage of the fork,
and extend the service life of the fork.