A forklift is an important piece of machine in the material handling business. Also known as a powered industrial truck, a forklift is used to lift and move supplies from one location to another. These types of trucks transformed the warehousing and the manufacturing businesses. Nowadays they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a wide range of applications.
A lift truck is a piece of equipment that is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to transport cargo around a worksite or warehouse. Companies which own their own forklifts have to maintain the equipment to make certain they have a long lifespan. Like any machine parts, forklift parts, are prone to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to make sure the lift truck works safely and efficiently, you should replace worn or damaged parts occasionally. Each lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Blades can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the lift truck should adjust forklift forks manually for various cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment allows the operator to laterally shift both the backrest and the forklift forks. This kind of attachment makes it really easier to place the load without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments which allow the operator to unload and load from one side by handling two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This specific type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.