In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could carry heavy loads and supplies. These trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Nowadays they are considered to be essential for material handling and are utilized for a wide variety of applications.
The lift truck requires an operator who uses the control levers to move cargo and materials around the worksite, most typically a warehouse or factory. Companies that own their own forklifts must maintain the machinery to make certain they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machine parts, lift truck parts, are prone to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift functions in a safe and efficient manner, you will need to occasionally replace damaged or worn parts. Each forklift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Blades can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator must adjust forklift forks by hand for various sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment enables the operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific kind of attachment makes it easier to place 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 which allow the operator to load and unload from a single side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.