Within the material handling industry, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and can lift heavy loads and supplies. These trucks transformed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Now they are utilized for a wide array of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
A lift truck is a piece of equipment which is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to move cargo around a worksite or warehouse. Businesses that own their own lift trucks should maintain the machinery to make sure they have a long lifespan. Lift truck components, like any machinery components, are subject to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to make certain the lift truck operates in an efficient and safe manner, you would need to occasionally replace damaged or worn parts. Each forklift truck part is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment called forklift fork positioner helps to position the forks. Tines can move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator should adjust forklift forks by hand for various sizes of loads.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the lift truck operator to laterally shift the backrest and the forklift forks. This kind of attachment makes it easier to place the load without having to change the truck's position.
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: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that enables the operator to load and unload from a single side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.