The forklift truck is an extremely huge and strong equipment able to operate efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving items in material handling orientated tasks. Many components have to be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
The forklift is a really versatile machinery, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to finish. Some of the major 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 entirely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck could lift a range of different types of loads including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the forklift allow the inner workings on the equipment to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings could sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing used for the equipment and it is fitted properly, this particular forklift part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the equipment where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it may have a roof, depending on the specific model. On a work place, this lift truck part normally has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a forklift truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. usually, these parts must be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The forklifts wheels and tires are the components most often damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.