A lift truck is an important piece of equipment in the material handling industry. Also known as a powered industrial truck, a lift truck is utilized to lift and move materials from one place to another. These trucks transformed the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Nowadays they are used for a huge array of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The forklift needs an operator who uses the control levers to move cargo and materials around the worksite, normally a warehouse or factory. Companies which own their own lift trucks need to maintain the equipment to make sure they have a long lifespan. Forklift parts, similar to any machinery components, are susceptible to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to make certain the lift truck functions safely and efficiently, you must occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Every forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It could move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the forklift should manually adjust forklift forks for various load sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that enables the forklift operator to laterally shift both the backrest and the forklift forks. This attachment makes it easier to position the load without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are designed to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping blades are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to both unload and load from a single side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.