Lift truck trucks are extremely large and powerful pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various components go into the manufacturing process. Numerous parts need to be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. A range of different accessories can be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to complete. Several of the key different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed entirely, or different components can be added to them so the truck could raise various types of loads including telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings are particular forklift components that enable the inner workings of the machine to function in an optimum and efficient way. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings could occasionally break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing used for the machinery and it is properly fitted, this specific forklift part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole machinery.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab could be open or it may have a roof, depending on the particular unit. On a work site, this lift truck component typically has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes located on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components should be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck components which are most normally damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.