In the material handling business, the lift truck has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could lift heavy cargo and materials. These trucks transformed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Nowadays they are used for a huge array of applications and are considered to be essential for material handling.
A forklift is a piece of equipment which is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to move cargo around a worksite or warehouse. Businesses which own their own forklifts need to maintain the machinery to make certain they have a long lifespan. Forklift parts, like any machine parts, are subject to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to ensure the forklift functions efficiently and safely, you should occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Every lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some lift truck attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator must manually adjust forklift forks for different cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment allows the operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific attachment makes it easier to place the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are designed to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping blades are hydraulic attachments which allow the operator to both load and unload from a single side. The telescoping forks can handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This specific type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.