The forklift truck is an extremely large and strong machine able to work efficiently and smoothly, lifting and transporting items within material handling orientated tasks. Many components must be replaced on regular basis due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machines. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the machinery in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to complete. Some of the main different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck can lift a variety of different kinds of cargo including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the forklift allow the inner workings on the machinery to run optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing used for the machine and it is correctly fitted, this forklift component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can 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 comply with safety reasons and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Often, these parts should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the forklift components that are most normally damaged. Problems occur due to punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.