The lift truck truck is an extremely large and powerful equipment able to operate smoothly and efficiently, lifting and transporting objects in material handling orientated jobs. Lots of parts have to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are really versatile equipment. 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 finish. Some of the main different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various parts could be added to them so the truck could lift a range of different types of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals are particular forklift components which enable the inner workings of the machine to run in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings enable two moving components of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals could sometimes break and wear down and these components may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing used for the equipment and it is fitted correctly, this specific forklift component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the equipment where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it can have a roof, depending on the particular model. On a work site, this forklift part typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Often, these parts would have to be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The lift trucks tires and wheels are the components most normally damaged. Problems happen because of punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.