{"id":5729,"date":"2019-03-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forkliftaccessories.com\/forkliftblog\/?p=5729"},"modified":"2023-11-14T21:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:18:57","slug":"load-handling-and-composition-on-a-forklift-part-iii-maximum-load-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forkliftaccessories.com\/forkliftblog\/load-handling-and-composition-on-a-forklift-part-iii-maximum-load-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Load Handling And Composition On A Forklift \u2013 Part III: Maximum Load Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.load-handling-and-composition-on-a-forklift-part-ii-safe-load-capacity\"><em>Load Handling And Composition On A Forklift \u2013 Part II: Safe Load Capacity<\/em><\/a> we discussed factors that are essential in creating a safe load capacity when loading a forklift.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will discuss Maximum Load Moment.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced forklift operators should know that the way in which weight is distributed changes the amount of weight the lift truck will safely carry.<\/p>\n<p>You can experience this yourself by simply lifting a 5-pound box. As you extend your arms, the center of the box\u2019s weight moves a greater distance from your body. So the box feels heavier and you<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5733\" style=\"width: 293px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5733\" class=\"wp-image-5733 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.forkliftaccessories.com\/forkliftblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tipping_forward2-283x300.jpg\" alt=\"If the maximum load moment is exceeded, then an improperly distributed load may tip over the forklift.\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.forkliftaccessories.com\/forkliftblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tipping_forward2-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.forkliftaccessories.com\/forkliftblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tipping_forward2.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If the maximum load moment is exceeded, an improperly distributed load may tip the forklift. (Graphic courtesy of OSHA)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>will tend to fall forward.<\/p>\n<p>The principle is known as \u201cincreasing the load center distance and it can cause a forklift to tip over.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever the load center distance is increased, it is actually increasing what is called \u201cLoad Moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The object\u2019s weight multiplied by the object\u2019s distance from the pivot point equals load moment.<\/p>\n<p>The pivot point on a sit-down counterbalanced forklift is the axle of the front wheels. It is this Load Moment that determines how much overturning force is being applied to the forklift (Load moment = Weight X Distance).<\/p>\n<p>Since the overturning force depends on both the weight of the load and the load\u2019s distance from the pivot point, a forklift\u2019s capacity is always state in terms of both &#8211;the load\u2019s weight and its load center distance.<\/p>\n<p>For example if the forklift\u2019s capacity as stated on its data plate is \u201c3,000-pounds at a 23-inch load center, then the Load Moment cannot safely exceed 72,000-inch\/pounds (24-inches X 3,000-pounds = 72,000-inch\/pounds.<\/p>\n<p>So if the load center distance for the actual load is greater than the standard 24-inches, the only way to assure that the load moments doesn\u2019t exceed 72,000-inch\/pounds is to reduce the load.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to calculate the maximum load when the load center distance is greater than the distance stated on the lift\u2019s data plate is to divide the maximum load moment by the actual load center distance. So if the load is 60-inches long or 30-inch load center, then the maximum the load can weigh is 2,400-pounds.<br \/>\n(72,000 \u00f7 30-inch load center = 2,400-pounds).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potential Hazards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you carry a load on your forklift that is near the maximum allowable capacity of that lift, then the lift could tip over, lose the load, or cause the load to fall, which can cause injury to another person or damage to the forklift.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is recommended that a forklift operator:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Calculate the maximum allowable load moment to assure that an unusual load can be handled safely.<br \/>\n\u2022 Minimize the load center distance measured from the back of the forks to the center of the load to allow the forklift to carry more weight.<br \/>\n\u2022 Use extra caution when handling extra heavy loads that may approach the truck\u2019s maximum capacity. For example, when handling a maximum load, the load should be carried at the lowest position possible, the lift should be accelerated slowly and evenly, and the forks should be cautiously tilted forward.<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain control of the vehicle at all times.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not exceed the stated capacity of your lift. Know its mechanical limits.<\/p>\n<p>(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/SLTC\/etools\/pit\/operations\/loadcomposition.html\">OSHA<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Load Handling And Composition On A Forklift \u2013 Part II: Safe Load Capacity we discussed factors that are essential in creating a safe load capacity when loading a forklift. In this article, we will discuss Maximum Load Moment. 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