The lift truck truck is an extremely huge and powerful machinery able to work efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving objects within material handling orientated jobs. Many components should be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
The lift truck is a really versatile equipment, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machinery. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to finish. Some of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different parts can be added to them so the truck could raise various kinds of loads including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings are particular forklift components which allow the inner workings of the machine to operate in an efficient and optimum manner. Bearings enable two moving components of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, bearings and seals can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the equipment and it is correctly fitted, this particular forklift part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The cab part of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the entire equipment. Depending upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it may have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck component normally has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks 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 because of extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The wheels and the tires are the forklift components that are most often damaged. Problems occur due to punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.