In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of equipment. This machine is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to transport heavy goods and materials. These types of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Now they are considered to be essential for material handling and are used for a wide array of applications.
The forklift needs an operator who utilizes the control levers to move loads and supplies around the worksite, usually a warehouse or factory. Businesses that own their own forklifts should maintain the machinery to make sure they have a long lifespan. Lift truck parts, similar to any machine parts, are susceptible to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift functions in a safe and efficient manner, you would need to replace damaged or worn components occasionally. Each lift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the blades. Tines can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator must adjust forklift forks manually for various sizes of loads.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which enables the forklift operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific type of attachment makes it really easier to place 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: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to load and unload from a single side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This specific attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.