The lift truck is an important piece of machinery in most businesses which operate warehouses, distribution centers, storage handling and industrial facilities. This wonder machinery, the forklift is made of various parts, including the essential carriage, the power source, the engine and the wheels. Forklifts generally have different kinds of attachments as well. The following are several of the most important lift truck parts.
Engine of the Lift Truck - the lift truck is made with a power source at the rear of the machine. Various types of forklift truck have various kinds of engine that need varying power sources. Like for instance, a lift truck with an internal combustion engine can have any of the following as its power source: CNG gas, LP gas, diesel or gasoline. Electric motor lift trucks receive their power from a battery or fuel cells.
Frame of The Truck - the base of the forklift truck and the most vital of all the forklift parts is the truck frame. This forms the machine's core. All other lift truck components are connected to the base, including the counterweight, overhead guard, mast, wheels and axles. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks may be part of the frame assembly too.
Counterweight Lift Truck Components - the counterweight is what enables the machine to be balanced while lifting heavy loads. This component is made of heavy cast iron and is connected to the backend of the forklift truck. The counterbalance balances the frame of the truck in order to prevent it from tipping over when a load is being lifted or carried on the front. The heavy lead-acid battery in an electric lift truck offers balance and can work as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - this part is where the operator sits and drives the equipment. Several forklifts have a cab area that is open to the air and some have closed cabs. There are lots of parts situated in the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such essential parts as the switches, levers, steering wheel, operator controls, seats and pedals. The dashboard contains operator readouts.