In 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 can transport heavy loads and supplies. These trucks revolutionized the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Today they are considered to be vital for material handling and are utilized for a wide range of applications.
The forklift requires an operator who utilizes the control levers to transport goods and materials around the worksite, usually a factory or warehouse. Companies which own their own forklifts need to maintain the machinery to ensure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any equipment components, forklift components, are susceptible to wear and tear and would eventually become worn. In order to ensure the forklift operates in an efficient and safe manner, you will have to replace damaged or worn components occasionally. Each and every lift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It could move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the lift truck needs to manually adjust forklift forks for various cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment allows the operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This attachment makes it easier to position the cargo without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended 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 could handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.