The forklift truck is an extremely huge and strong machinery able to operate efficiently and smoothly, raising and transporting things within material handling orientated tasks. Numerous parts must be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
The forklift is a really versatile machinery, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the equipment. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to finish. Several of the major different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various components can be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different types of loads including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machinery to run optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these components might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing used for the machine and it is fitted properly, this lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Depending on the specific model, the cab can be open or it may have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck component usually has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Parts
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these parts should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts tires and wheels are the parts most usually damaged. Problems occur because of punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.