In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machinery. This equipment is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and can move heavy goods and materials. These trucks revolutionized the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Now they are utilized for a wide variety of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The forklift requires an operator who uses the control levers to transport loads and supplies around the worksite, normally a warehouse or factory. Businesses that own their own forklifts must maintain the machines to ensure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any equipment components, forklift components, are subject to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to make certain the forklift operates in a safe and efficient manner, you should replace worn or damaged components occasionally. Each lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Blades could move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator should adjust forklift forks by hand for different load sizes.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment enables the operator to laterally shift both the backrest and the forklift forks. This particular attachment makes it easier to position the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to unload and load from a single side by handling two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This specific type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.