The forklift truck is an extremely large and powerful machinery able to work smoothly and efficiently, raising and transporting objects in material handling orientated jobs. Lots of parts should be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
The forklift is a very versatile machinery, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Several of the major different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are made to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck can raise a variety of different types of cargo like for example baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals are particular forklift parts that allow the inner workings of the equipment to function in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, bearings and seals could sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing used for the equipment and it is correctly fitted, this specific forklift component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab could be open or it may have a roof, based on the specific model. On a work site, this forklift part usually has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a forklift truck are required to be regularly tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Often, these components should be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck parts that are most often damaged. Problems occur because of punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.