Forklift trucks are extremely large and powerful pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing process. A lot of parts must be replaced on regular basis because of damages and breakages.
The lift truck is a really versatile machinery, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to complete. Some of the main different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different kinds of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings are particular lift truck components that enable the inner workings of the machinery to function in an efficient and optimum way. Bearings enable two moving components of the machinery to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the equipment and it is fitted correctly, this lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it can have a roof, based upon the particular model. On a work site, this lift truck component typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be regularly checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components would have to be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the forklift components that are most usually damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.