Within the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machinery. This equipment is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and can lift heavy cargo and materials. These kinds of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Today they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a wide variety of applications.
A forklift is a machine which is driven by an operator who uses the truck to move cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Businesses which own their own forklifts must maintain the machinery to ensure they have a long lifespan. Forklift components, similar to any machine parts, are prone to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift operates in a safe and efficient manner, you must replace worn or damaged parts occasionally. Each forklift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the forklift needs to adjust forklift forks manually for different sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which enables the forklift operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific attachment makes it really easier to place the load without having to change the position of the truck.
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 that enable the operator to both load and unload from one side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.