In the material handling industry, the lift truck has become a key piece of machinery. This machinery is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could transport heavy goods and supplies. These trucks transformed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Now they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a wide range of applications.
A forklift is a piece of equipment which is driven by an operator who uses the truck to transport loads around a worksite or warehouse. Companies which own their own lift trucks should maintain the machinery to ensure they have a long lifespan. Forklift components, similar to any equipment components, are susceptible to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to make sure the lift truck operates safely and efficiently, you should replace worn or damaged parts occasionally. Every lift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator needs to adjust forklift forks manually for different load sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment enables the operator to laterally shift both the backrest and the forklift forks. This attachment makes it 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 than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping forks 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 specific kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.