In the material handling industry, the lift truck has become a key piece of equipment. This machinery is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could lift heavy loads and supplies. These kinds of trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing businesses. Nowadays they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a huge array of applications.
A forklift is a piece of equipment that is driven by an operator who uses the truck to move cargo around a worksite or warehouse. Businesses which own their own forklifts should maintain the machinery to make sure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machine parts, lift truck components, are prone to wear and tear and would become worn over time. In order to make certain the forklift functions efficiently and safely, you should occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Each and every lift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment that helps to position the forks. It could move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the lift truck must adjust forklift forks by hand for various sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that enables the forklift operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific attachment makes it easier to place the cargo 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 compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping blades are hydraulic attachments which enable the operator to both load and unload from one side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.