Jiangsu Zhongyan Forklift Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Electric forklifts use regenerative braking to reduce mechanical wear. Regenerative braking is a non-contact braking, which is much simplified than traditional braking systems. Regardless of whether the driver brakes by stepping on the brake pedal or switching the driving direction to brake, the electric motor will be in the generator state, and its electromagnetic torque will become a braking torque. This means that the wear of the brake pads is minimized. The mechanical wear is greatly reduced, which reduces forklift maintenance costs and lowers operating costs. At the same time, AC motors are more efficient in driving and braking.

When the electric forklift brakes or reverses, regenerative energy is generated. The stronger the brake, the more energy is regenerated. The energy storage device of the AC drive system will automatically start when braking or reversing, returning energy to the battery, so that the battery's working time and life are longer. Although some DC-driven forklifts also have regenerative braking, they must be activated when braking is strong, which also means that part of the regenerative energy is converted into heat when braking.