The lift truck truck is an extremely huge and strong machinery able to function smoothly and efficiently, lifting and transporting things in material handling orientated tasks. Lots of parts must be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Several of the key different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various parts could be added to them so the truck could lift a variety of different kinds of loads like for instance baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the equipment to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings enable two moving components of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can occasionally wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing used for the machinery and it is properly fitted, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it can have a roof, based upon the specific model. On a work place, this lift truck part usually 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 components must be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The lift trucks wheels and tires are the parts most usually damaged. Problems happen due to punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.