The forklift truck is an extremely huge and strong machine able to work smoothly and efficiently, lifting and moving items within material handling orientated jobs. Numerous components have to be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
The lift truck is a very versatile machinery, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machinery. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to finish. Several of the key different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different components can be added to them so the truck could lift a variety of different types of loads including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machine to operate optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing utilized for the machinery and it is fitted properly, this specific lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab may be open or it can have a roof, depending on the specific model. On a work site, this forklift part normally has a roof to comply with safety measures and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be regularly tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these parts should be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck parts which are most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.