In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machinery. This machinery is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to move heavy goods and supplies. These trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Now they are used for a huge range of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The lift truck requires an operator who uses the control levers to move cargo and materials around the worksite, normally a warehouse or factory. Companies that own their own lift trucks should maintain the machinery to make sure they have a long lifespan. Lift truck parts, like any machine components, are subject to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to make sure the lift truck operates in an efficient and safe manner, you must replace worn or damaged components occasionally. Every lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the blades. Blades could move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator should manually adjust forklift forks for various sizes of loads.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment enables the operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This particular kind of attachment makes it really easier to position the load 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 various sizes at the same time. This specific attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.