The forklift truck is an extremely huge and powerful machinery able to function efficiently and smoothly, lifting and transporting objects in material handling orientated tasks. Numerous components have to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. A variety 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. Several of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks could can be changed completely, or different components can be added to them so the truck could raise a range of different types of cargo including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings are particular lift truck components which allow the inner workings of the machine to run in an optimum and efficient way. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings could occasionally wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing used for the machine and it is properly fitted, this particular lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it can have a roof, based upon the specific model. On a work site, this lift truck part typically has a roof to comply with safety measures and reduce the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. usually, these parts must be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts wheels and tires are the components most normally damaged. Problems happen due to punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.