The forklift truck is an extremely huge and powerful equipment able to function smoothly and efficiently, raising and moving items within material handling orientated jobs. Lots of parts need to be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machinery. A variety of different accessories could be fitted onto the machinery in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to complete. Some of the major different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different components could be added to them so the truck could raise various types of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings are particular forklift components that allow the inner workings of the machinery to run in an optimum and efficient way. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings could occasionally wear down or even break and these parts may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing for the machinery and it is correctly fitted, this specific lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it could have a roof, based on the particular model. On a work place, this forklift component usually has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. usually, these parts will have to be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the forklift parts that are most often damaged. Problems happen due to punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.