Within the material handling industry, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to carry heavy cargo and supplies. These types of trucks transformed the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Nowadays they are used for a wide variety of applications and are considered to be essential for material handling.
A forklift is a piece of equipment that is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to transport loads around a worksite or warehouse. Businesses that own their own forklifts need to maintain the equipment to make sure they have a long lifespan. Like any equipment components, forklift components, are susceptible to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the lift truck operates safely and efficiently, you must occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Each forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of a few lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment referred to as forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Tines could move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator has to adjust forklift forks manually for various sizes of loads.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the lift truck operator to laterally shift the backrest and the forklift forks. This specific attachment makes it really easier to position the load without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: Pole attachments are long metal poles utilized specifically to lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to load and unload from one side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This particular attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.