The lift truck truck is an extremely big and strong machinery able to work efficiently and smoothly, lifting and moving things within material handling orientated jobs. A lot of components should be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to finish. Some of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck can lift various types of cargo including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the forklift enable the inner workings on the equipment to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings could sometimes wear down or even break and these parts might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the machine and it is fitted properly, this particular lift truck component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab component of the lift truck truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Based on the particular unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck component typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be regularly tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these parts must be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the lift truck parts that are most normally damaged. Problems occur due to punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.