For lift trucks nowadays, there are many attachment options offered. The majority of attachments are made to be utilized on regular lift trucks and are made to be utilized on reach trucks and VNA. It is really essential to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment which must be approved for use by the particular lift truck manufacturer.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard lift truck equipment. The sideshift apparatus allow for more accurate load placement as well as allows the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.
The fork positioner is another attachment option that enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide array of crate and pallet sizes handled.
Fork pivots makes it possible for the carriage and forks to pivot and rotate. These attachments could be specially designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are really helpful for many industrial operations.
The slip sheet attachment is used to slip sheets of paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which is used instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull mechanism that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. After that, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments are available in various designs. They are various models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other drum attachments that can pick up a variety of drums all simultaneously.
Tilt control is another option that enables you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except instead of being circular, the clamping surface is flat.