The forklift truck is an extremely big and powerful machine able to work efficiently and smoothly, raising and transporting things within material handling orientated jobs. Numerous components must be replaced on regular basis because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are really versatile machinery. A variety of different accessories could be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Some of the major different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. 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 cargo such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machinery to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not properly fitted, bearings and seals could sometimes break and wear down and these components might need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the equipment and it is fitted correctly, this specific lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire machine. Depending upon the particular unit, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck part usually has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Often, these parts must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck components which are most often damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.