In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This equipment is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could move heavy goods and materials. These types of trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing businesses. Nowadays they are utilized for a huge array of applications and are considered to be essential for material handling.
A lift truck is a piece of equipment that is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to move cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Businesses which own their own forklifts have to maintain the machinery to make certain they have a long lifespan. Lift truck components, similar to any machine parts, are prone to wear and tear and would become worn over time. In order to ensure the lift truck operates efficiently and safely, you must replace damaged or worn parts occasionally. Each lift truck component 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 could move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator needs to adjust forklift forks manually for various cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that enables the lift truck operator to laterally shift both the backrest and the forklift forks. This particular 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 lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping tines 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 specific kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.