Within the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of equipment. This equipment is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could move heavy cargo and materials. These kinds of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Now they are considered to be essential for material handling and are used for a wide array of applications.
A lift truck is a machine which is driven by an operator who uses the truck to transport cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Companies that own their own lift trucks need to maintain the equipment to make certain they have a long lifespan. Similar to any equipment parts, lift truck components, are prone to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to make sure the forklift works in a safe and efficient manner, you should replace damaged or worn parts occasionally. Every lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment called forklift fork positioner helps to position the forks. Tines can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator has to adjust forklift forks by hand for different cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment allows the operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This attachment makes it really easier to position the cargo without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: Pole attachments are long metal poles used specifically to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping tines are hydraulic attachments which allow the operator to both unload and load from a single side. The telescoping forks can handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.