The forklift truck is an extremely huge and strong machine able to work smoothly and efficiently, lifting and transporting items within material handling orientated jobs. Many components must be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
The forklift is a very versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the machinery. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Several of the key different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different components could be added to them so the truck can raise various types of cargo including telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals are particular forklift parts that allow the inner workings of the equipment to function in an efficient and optimum manner. Bearings allow two moving components of the machinery to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the machine and it is fitted properly, this specific lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The cab part of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Depending on the particular unit, the cab can be open or it may have a roof. On a work place, this forklift part typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be regularly checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the forklift parts that are most often damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.