The lift truck truck is an extremely big and strong machine able to operate efficiently and smoothly, lifting and moving items in material handling orientated jobs. Numerous parts must be replaced regularly because of damages and breakages.
The lift truck is a very versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the equipment. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to finish. Several of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks could can be changed entirely, or various components can be added to them so the truck can raise various types of cargo such as telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machinery to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings enable two moving parts of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing used for the machine and it is properly fitted, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab part of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machinery. Based on the particular unit, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck component typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be regularly tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components will need to be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The forklifts wheels and tires are the parts most often damaged. Problems happen because of punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.