The lift truck truck is an extremely large and powerful machinery able to operate smoothly and efficiently, lifting and moving items within material handling orientated jobs. A lot of components must be replaced on regular basis because of damages and breakages.
The forklift is a very versatile machinery, 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 regularly able to complete. Some of the main different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different parts can be added to them so the truck can raise various kinds of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the equipment to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, seals and bearings could occasionally break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing for the equipment and it is properly fitted, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab part of the lift truck truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machinery. Based on the particular unit, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this forklift component usually has a roof to comply with safety reasons and reduce the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes located on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Often, these components would have to be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The forklifts wheels and tires are the parts most usually damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.