The forklift truck is an extremely large and powerful equipment able to operate smoothly and efficiently, lifting and transporting items within material handling orientated jobs. Lots of components should be replaced on regular basis due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are extremely versatile machines. A range of different accessories can be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to finish. Some of the key different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks could can be changed completely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck could raise various kinds of loads such as telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the equipment to function efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving components of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can occasionally break and wear down and these components may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing utilized for the machinery and it is fitted correctly, this particular lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab may be open or it may have a roof, depending on the particular unit. On a work site, this lift truck part normally has a roof to comply with safety measures and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks trucks have brakes that are required to be regularly tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these components should be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck components that are most often damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.