For lift trucks nowadays, there are many attachment options available. Nearly all attachments are made to be utilized on standard forklifts and are made to be used on VNA and reach trucks. It is really vital to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment which should be approved for use by the specific producer of lift truck.
The most essential common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard device. The sideshift apparatus allows the fork carriage to slide right and left as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.
The fork positioner is a different attachment option which allows the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This particular attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide range of crate and pallet sizes handled.
The fork pivot allows the carriage and forks to rotate or pivot. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers that is especially designed. These attachments are very useful for various industrial operations.
The slip sheet attachment is utilized to slip sheets of plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard that is utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull mechanism that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments come in numerous sizes and shapes, with several models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are some smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments that could pick up a range of drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option that allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except instead of being circular, the clamping surface is flat.