A forklift is an important piece of equipment within the material handling business. Also known as a powered industrial truck, a forklift is utilized to carry and transport supplies from one place to another. These trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Nowadays they are used for a wide array of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
A lift truck is a piece of equipment which is driven by an operator who uses the truck to transport cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Businesses that own their own forklifts have to maintain the machines to make sure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any equipment components, forklift parts, are prone to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift operates safely and efficiently, you must replace damaged or worn parts occasionally. Each forklift truck component is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It could move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator should adjust forklift forks manually for different sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the forklift operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This kind of attachment makes it really easier to position the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments which enables the operator to unload and load from one side by handling two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.