In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This equipment is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could transport heavy goods and supplies. These trucks transformed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Today they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a huge range of applications.
A lift truck is a piece of equipment that is driven by an operator who uses the truck to move cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Businesses which own their own forklifts need to maintain the machines to make sure they have a long lifespan. Forklift components, similar to any machinery parts, are subject to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to make sure the lift truck works safely and efficiently, you will need to occasionally replace worn or damaged components. Each forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment known as forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Forks could move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator needs to manually adjust forklift forks for different cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that allows the forklift operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific 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 than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to load and unload from a single side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This kind of attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.