The ceramic industry has a long production chain and a large scale of material turnover. The transfer of finished products and auxiliary materials in the workshop, the palletizing storage of finished products, the loading and shipment of goods, etc., have high requirements on the bearing capacity, smooth operation and environmental adaptability of handling equipment. Affected by the material characteristics and production mode of the industry, ceramic factories generally have the characteristics of heavy operation load, long operation time, fragile goods, and high proportion of indoor operation. The shortcomings of traditional internal combustion forklifts in environmental compliance and cost control are increasingly prominent. In response to the operation characteristics and logistics upgrade needs of the ceramic industry, BYD forklifts rely on lithium iron phosphate electric technology accumulation to launch exclusive warehousing and handling solutions, which help enterprises control operating costs and improve the workshop operating environment while ensuring heavy-duty operation capacity.
First, the core characteristics of the ceramic industry's handling conditions
The warehousing and handling scene of the ceramic industry has distinct characteristics of heavy working conditions, mainly showing five major characteristics.
The second is the long operating time. The industry generally adopts a three-shift operation mode, with forklifts working for an average of 20 hours a day. Some production lines operate around the clock, which requires high equipment battery life and continuous operation reliability.
The third is mainly indoor operations. Most of the handling links are completed in the workshop and warehouse. Equipment emissions and operating noise directly affect the working environment, and there are stricter requirements for environmental protection attributes.
Fourth, the stacking operation is normalized. The stacking height of the finished product warehouse is mostly within 4 meters, which requires the equipment to have stable lifting operation ability and control accuracy.
Fifth, the properties of the goods are special. Ceramics belong to the fragile category, and the handling and stacking process needs to be handled with care. There are high standards for the lifting cushioning performance and operation stability of the forklift; some scenes also need to be equipped with professional attachments such as side shifters and push-pull devices to improve operation efficiency.
Second, the application limitations of traditional handling equipment
The current ceramic industry handling equipment is dominated by internal combustion forklifts, and the application of electric forklifts is also gradually expanding, but both types of traditional equipment have shortcomings in adaptability.
In terms of lead-acid battery forklifts, there are common problems such as cumbersome daily maintenance, the need for spare batteries, acid mist and hydrogen emissions during charging, and the need to build a special charging room. There are still many problems when adapting to high-intensity continuous operation.
III. BYD forklift ceramic industry adaptation solutions
Combining the working conditions and existing pain points of the ceramic industry, BYD forklift takes 3.0T/3.5T counterbalanced electric forklift as its core product, and builds an adaptation plan from four dimensions: power performance, cost control, scene adaptation, and service guarantee.
At the level of working condition adaptation, the model is equipped with high-power drive and lifting motor, and with brand drive axle, the power output is stable, and the driving and improving performance can be adapted to the heavy-duty handling needs of the ceramic industry. The vehicle adopts a reinforced body design, equipped with mature mainstream controllers, hydraulic systems and other core components to ensure the reliability and service life of the vehicle under long-term heavy working conditions.
In terms of customization and safety, it supports the customization of gantry height and fork specifications, and can be outfitted with professional attachments such as side shifters and push-pull devices to match the needs of different operation scenarios. The vehicle is equipped with multiple safety designs such as slope protection, overload protection, low cylinder buffer, vehicle power-off protection, low battery protection, and turning speed limit. Among them, the low cylinder buffer can effectively reduce the impact of loading and unloading goods, and adapt to the operation requirements of light handling of fragile goods. At the same time, it can be equipped with fully enclosed cab, warning lights, fans, and other user-friendly configurations, taking into account operational safety and operation experience.
At the level of service guarantee, BYD forklift provides a 5-year quality assurance cycle for batteries, which can reduce the maintenance concerns of enterprises for long-term use of vehicles compared with industry conventional quality assurance standards; establish a full-link service system covering pre-sale, in-sale and after-sale, supporting hierarchical response mechanisms and stepped professional training, and support sales, financial leasing, operating leasing and other cooperation models to adapt to the procurement planning of different enterprises.
IV. Industry landing practice
At present, BYD forklifts have served many ceramic enterprises such as Jiamei Ceramics, Xiejin Ceramics, and Chia Tai Ceramics. Their applications cover core operation scenarios such as workshop transshipment and finished product warehousing, and their stable heavy-load performance and smooth operation characteristics have been recognized by customers. In addition to the ceramic industry, related models have also been applied in various industries such as food, logistics, and automobile manufacturing, adapting to the handling needs of different fields.
With the continuous advancement of green transformation and lean management in the building materials industry, the electrification of in-plant logistics has become an important direction for ceramic enterprises to upgrade. Relying on its own lithium battery technology advantages and experience in adapting to heavy working conditions, BYD forklifts continue to polish the exclusive handling solutions for the ceramic industry. While ensuring operational efficiency and operational reliability, it helps enterprises reduce operating costs and meet environmental compliance requirements, providing reliable equipment support for the logistics upgrade of the ceramic industry.
