Forklift
Definition
A small, self-propelled industrial vehicle equipped with a hydraulic front fork system, used in warehouses, factories, or logistics terminals for lifting, stacking, unloading, and transporting palletized goods. This technical machinery ensures the rapid vertical and horizontal handling of heavy loads, powered by electric, diesel, or LPG engines.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Forklift
- Lift truck
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular industrial plural and structural case variations. |
| Formation | Compound noun formed with the prefixoid 'auto-' (self) attached to the agent noun 'stivuitor' (stacker). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.sti.vuj.ˈtor] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Modern Warehouse Logistics and Heavy Material Handling Equipment |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Operatorul a condus un autostivuitor electric printre rafturile înguste ale depozitului farmaceutic.
EN: The operator drove an electric forklift between the narrow shelves of the pharmaceutical warehouse.
RO: Firma a achiziționat un autostivuitor de mare tonaj capabil să ridice containere de până la cinci tone.
EN: The company purchased a heavy-duty forklift capable of lifting containers weighing up to five tons.
RO: Este interzisă utilizarea unui autostivuitor fără deținerea unui certificat oficial de stivuitorist autorizat.
EN: It is forbidden to operate a forklift without holding an official authorized forklift driver certificate.
Idioms & Phrases
Autorizație de autostivuitor / Forklift operator license
RO: Document oficial eliberat de autoritățile de reglementare (cum ar fi ISCIR) care atestă dreptul legal de a conduce utilajul.
EN: An official document issued by regulatory bodies certifying the legal right to operate the machinery.
Furci de autostivuitor / Forklift tines
RO: Brațele metalice orizontale din oțel masiv reglabile, care pătrund sub palet pentru a realiza ridicarea.
EN: The adjustable horizontal metal arms made of solid steel that slide under the pallet to achieve lifting.
Autostivuitor cu catarg telescopic / Teletruk forklift
RO: Model avansat de stivuitor dotat cu un braț extensibil ce permite încărcarea camioanelor dintr-o singură parte.
EN: An advanced model of forklift equipped with an extendable boom that allows loading trucks from a single side.
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