How do garbage truck arms work?

Hook Arm Garbage Truck, also known as hook-type garbage truck or hook-lift loader, is a special garbage collection vehicle that uses hydraulic hook arms to lift and dump garbage bins. It is widely used in various garbage collection and transportation operations with its efficient operation capacity and flexibility.

Working Principle of Hook Arm Garbage Truck

The operation of hook arm garbage truck depends on the following steps:

• Hook positioning: The hook arm moves above the garbage bin and is controlled by the hydraulic system to align the hook with the lifting ring or lifting lug of the garbage bin.

• Locking mechanism: The hook arm descends and locks the garbage bin to ensure stability during the lifting process.

• Lifting and dumping: The hook arm lifts the garbage bin to the dumping position of the vehicle, and then opens the lock at the bottom of the garbage bin to dump the garbage material into the cargo compartment of the vehicle.

• Lowering and releasing: After dumping, the hook arm slowly lowers the garbage bin to the ground and releases the locking mechanism to detach the garbage bin from the hook arm.

More suitable working scenes and environments

Hook-arm garbage trucks are suitable for the following working scenes:

Urban streets: suitable for garbage collection operations on narrow streets in the city.

Residential areas: suitable for garbage collection in residential areas, especially when used with large garbage bins.

Commercial areas: For large amounts of garbage generated in commercial areas, hook-arm garbage trucks can collect them quickly and efficiently.

Industrial parks: In industrial parks, hook-arm garbage trucks can be used to collect industrial garbage or construction waste.

Daily maintenance methods

In order to ensure the normal operation and extend the service life of the hook-arm garbage truck, the following daily maintenance should be performed:

• Hydraulic system inspection: Check the hydraulic oil level regularly and check the system for leaks.

• Hook arm lubrication: Ensure that all moving parts of the hook arm are properly lubricated to reduce wear.

• Locking mechanism inspection: Check whether the locking and release mechanisms of the garbage bin are working properly.

• Cable and hose inspection: Check whether the cables and hoses of the hydraulic system are worn or damaged.

• Cleaning maintenance: Clean the vehicle after each operation, especially the cargo compartment and hook arm, to prevent garbage residue and corrosion.

FAQ

1. Q: What types of garbage bins can the hook-arm garbage truck handle?

   A: Hook-arm garbage trucks can handle many types of garbage bins, including metal garbage bins with lifting rings and large plastic garbage bins.

   
   

2. Q: How often should the hydraulic system of a hook-arm garbage truck be maintained?

   A: The hydraulic system should be regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations and the frequency of use, usually every 500 to 1000 hours.
   

   
   

3. Q: Is the hook-arm garbage truck suitable for the collection of recycled materials?

   A: Yes, the hook-arm garbage truck can be equipped with a special recycling bin for collecting and sorting recyclable materials.
   

Hook-arm garbage trucks play an important role in the field of garbage collection and transportation with their efficient operation and wide applicability. Through correct operation and regular maintenance, the vehicle can be ensured to operate stably for a long time, contributing to creating a clean and hygienic urban environment.