The forklift truck is an extremely huge and powerful equipment able to work efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving items within material handling orientated jobs. Many components should be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
The lift truck is a really versatile machine, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the equipment. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to complete. Some of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed completely, or various components could be added to them so the truck could lift a range of different types of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the forklift allow the inner workings on the machinery to operate optimally and efficiently. Bearings enable two moving components of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, bearings and seals can sometimes break and wear down and these components might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing utilized for the machine and it is fitted properly, this lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole machinery.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the equipment where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab may be open or it could have a roof, based on the particular unit. On a work site, this lift truck component usually has a roof to comply with safety measures and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these parts should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts tires and wheels are the components most often damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.