The forklift truck is an extremely big and powerful equipment able to work smoothly and efficiently, lifting and transporting objects within material handling orientated jobs. Numerous parts need to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
The lift truck is a really versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to finish. Several of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed entirely, or different components can be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different kinds of cargo including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machine to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing used for the equipment and it is properly fitted, this specific forklift component can 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 could be open or it may have a roof, depending upon the particular unit. On a work place, this lift truck component usually has a roof to comply with safety measures and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these parts will have to be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts wheels and tires are the parts most often damaged. Problems happen because of punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.