Forklift trucks are extremely large and powerful pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to operate smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing process. Many parts must be replaced regularly because of damages and breakages.
Forklifts are extremely versatile machines. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to finish. Several of the key different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different components can be added to them so the truck could lift various types of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machine to operate optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these components might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the equipment and it is fitted properly, this lift truck component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Depending upon the specific unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this forklift part typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and reduce the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these components must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the forklift parts that are most often damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.