Lift truck trucks are extremely big and strong pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to operate efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different components go into the manufacturing process. Numerous parts must be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are extremely versatile machinery. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to finish. Several of the key different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various components can be added to them so the truck could raise a range of different types of cargo such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the forklift enable the inner workings on the machinery to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the equipment and it is correctly fitted, this specific lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab could be open or it can have a roof, depending on the particular unit. On a work place, this lift truck component typically has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these parts should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck parts which are most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.