The forklift is an important piece of machinery in most companies which operate warehouses, distribution centers, storage handling and industrial facilities. This great machinery, the forklift is made of numerous components, including the important carriage, the power source, the engine and the wheels. Forklifts generally have a variety of attachments as well. The following are a few of the most important parts of a lift truck.
Engine of the Forklift - the lift truck is designed with a power source at the rear of the machine. Different types of forklift truck have different types of engine that need varying power sources. For instance, a lift truck with an IC engine can have as its power source any of the following: diesel, gasoline, CNG gas or LP gas. Electric motor lift trucks receive their power from fuel cells or a battery.
Truck Frame - The truck frame is the base of the lift truck and the most important of all the forklift components. This forms the machine's core. All other components of a forklift are attached to the base, including the counterweight, overhead guard, mast, wheels and axles. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks can also be part of the frame assembly.
Counterweight Lift Truck Parts - While lifting heavy loads, the counterweight allows the machinery to be balanced. This particular part is cast iron and comes attached to the back of the forklift. The counterbalance balances the truck frame so as to prevent it from tipping over when a load is being lifted or carried on the front. In an electric forklift, the heavy lead-acid battery gives balance and can work as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - this part is where the operator sits and drives the equipment. Several forklifts have a cab area which is open to the air and several have closed cabs. There are really many parts situated in the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such important components like for example the levers, switches, steering wheel, operator controls, seats and pedals. The dashboard has operator readouts.