The forklift truck is an extremely large and powerful machinery able to function efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving objects in material handling orientated jobs. Lots of components should be replaced on regular basis due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are really versatile machinery. A range of different accessories can be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to complete. Several of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck could raise a variety of different kinds of loads including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings are particular lift truck components which enable the inner workings of the equipment to run in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings enable two moving components of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not properly fitted, bearings and seals can occasionally break and wear down and these parts may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing utilized for the machinery and it is properly fitted, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab part of the lift truck truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Based on the specific unit, the cab can be open or it can have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck part typically has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be regularly checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these parts must be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck parts that are most usually damaged. Problems happen due to punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.