Plastic processing factories face specific raw material feeding scenarios in daily operation, where most raw materials including plastic particles, liquid additives and auxiliary packaging materials are stored in centralized raw material warehouses that are 30 to 60 meters away from the mixing, extrusion and molding production lines. Traditional manual pallet jack operation cannot meet the feeding timeliness requirement of continuous production lines, and improper handling may also cause material scattering, personnel slip risks and extra labor cost, which makes electric pallet truck a suitable choice for this kind of indoor short-distance material feeding task.

The first core deployment idea is to match equipment allocation with pre-planned fixed feeding routes. Operation teams can first sort out all regular material demand points on the production line, mark dedicated stopping areas for electric pallet trucks near each feeding port, and set no-load and full-load one-way operation routes to avoid cross collision with pedestrian flow and other logistics equipment in the workshop. Do not pursue excessive endurance configuration for this short-distance feeding scenario, as suitable basic configuration can cut unnecessary procurement cost and reduce extra energy consumption in daily operation.

The second deployment idea is to make targeted adaptation to the special working condition of plastic processing workshop. The ground of the workshop may have scattered tiny plastic particles or residual lubricating oil occasionally, so the electric pallet truck can be configured with anti-slip walking wheels to reduce sideslip risk during material transportation. Low-noise operation setting is also recommended, which will not interfere with the normal operation of surrounding production equipment or disturb staff working status. The maximum load capacity of the equipment should be selected according to the common weight of raw material pallets in daily use, rather than blindly choosing oversize models that occupy extra walking space in narrow workshop channels.

The third deployment idea is to optimize scheduling mode and supporting maintenance system. Arrange equipment working time matching the peak feeding period before production lines start operation, and arrange flexible shift scheduling in flat periods to share partial nearby finished product handling tasks, so as to improve overall equipment utilization. Set exclusive low-power charging points at the junction of raw material warehouse and production line area, which can avoid long-distance no-load driving for charging. Carry out daily routine inspection on load bearing parts, wheels and control system before each shift, to reduce unexpected downtime that may cause delay of raw material feeding. After reasonable deployment and operation, electric pallet trucks can effectively reduce material loss caused by improper handling, promote the feeding punctuality rate to match the continuous production rhythm of plastic processing factories, and create safer and more orderly indoor logistics environment for the whole plant.