The forklift truck is an extremely big and strong machinery able to work efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving objects in material handling orientated jobs. Numerous parts must be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
The lift truck is a really versatile machinery, with a wide assortment 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 finish. Some of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various parts could be added to them so the truck can lift a range of different kinds of cargo such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings are particular forklift components which enable the inner workings of the equipment to run in an efficient and optimum manner. Bearings enable two moving parts of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings could sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing utilized for the machinery and it is properly fitted, this particular lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Depending on the particular model, the cab could be open or it may have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck part normally has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks trucks have brakes which are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these parts would need to be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the forklift parts that are most normally damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.