For forklifts nowadays, there are numerous attachment options available. Nearly all attachments are manufactured to be used on typical lift trucks and are designed to be utilized on reach trucks and VNA. It is essential to note that OSHA needs approval for any attachment that should be approved for use by the particular lift truck manufacturer.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift equipment. The sideshift device allow for more accurate load positioning as well as allows the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.
Fork positioners are an attachment choice which enables the operator to adjust the distance between the forks from the cab of the truck. This particular attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide array of pallet and crate sizes handled.
Fork pivots makes it possible for the carriage and forks to pivot and rotate. These attachments can be specifically designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are really useful for various industrial applications.
The slip sheet attachment is utilized to slip sheets of paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which is used rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterward, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments are available in many different designs. They are various models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other kinds of drum attachments which can pick up a variety of drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option which allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.