The lift truck truck is an extremely large and powerful machine able to work efficiently and smoothly, raising and transporting items in material handling orientated jobs. Numerous parts must be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are really versatile equipment. A range of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to complete. Some of the key different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed completely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different kinds of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the equipment to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the machine and it is correctly fitted, this specific lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab could be open or it may have a roof, based upon the particular unit. On a work site, this lift truck part usually has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a lift truck truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these parts should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The lift trucks tires and wheels are the parts most normally damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.