Forklift Time Relay Timer — Adjustable Timing Device for Forklift Electrical Circuits

This forklift time relay timer is an Kingstream OEM timing device for forklift trucks in machinery repair and industrial environments. A time relay timer is an electromechanical or solid-state device that introduces a controlled delay between the activation of an input signal and the switching of its output contacts — used in forklift electrical systems for functions such as glow plug preheating duration control, delayed headlight shutdown after engine stops (courtesy lighting), delayed cooling fan operation after engine shutdown to prevent heat soak, and safety interlock timing circuits that require a pause before allowing certain operations. A failed time relay causes the controlled function to either never activate (timer stuck open), activate immediately without delay (timer contacts welded closed), or produce the correct delay intermittently (loose internal connection or corroded relay contacts). Each unit undergoes 100% professional testing before shipment with carton box packaging and 7-10 day delivery. Compact 100×100×40mm footprint with 8kg gross packaged weight for secure transport.

Installing a time relay timer requires identifying the specific timing function it controls in the forklift electrical system. The relay typically has four or five terminals: coil power input (from ignition switch or control module), ground, normally-open output contacts, and sometimes normally-closed contacts for fail-safe applications. Before replacement, confirm the coil voltage (12V or 24V) matches the replacement relay and note the orientation of each wire on the relay socket — miswiring can cause the controlled device to operate continuously or not at all. After installation, verify the timing delay by activating the control circuit and timing the interval between input activation and output switching with a stopwatch — compare against the specified delay time for that particular function. For safety interlock applications, the timing accuracy must be verified as part of routine safety inspections.

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Technical Specifications

100% professional tested. Carton box packaging. OEM available. For bulk orders, contact us.