Hyster Loaded Container Handlers San Diego

It is recommended to often inspect the front end of your forklift as part of your daily or pre-shift inspection, in order to help avoid costly forklift repairs. By catching any problems as they occur or ahead of time, you could also help avoid damage to any kind of cargo as well. The following covers a few of the general guidelines on what specific things to check during regular inspections of your material handling fleet.



Forks

It is vital to regularly check the forks because if they are worn out or cracked, they could probably fail without warning. Any type of fork damage means that your forklift will need to instantly be removed from service until it is safe and fixed once more. Visually check your forks for any visible signs of wear or damage. If the cracks run deeper than on the surface, replace them. Any type of wear on the forks beyond 10 percent is another sign that you must replace the forks.



Mast

Ideally, the mast should tilt back and forward and be able to smoothly move up and down. If you find that the sliding surfaces are binding, you may have to lubricate the mast strip sliding surfaces as well as their fittings. On the inner mast there is a fitting located on each side. The lift bracket side rollers are a different lubrication point and there is also one on every side roller. Once the lubricating has been done, tilt it forward and backward and also raise and lower the mast several times in order to guarantee that the lubricant is worked into the fittings properly.



Tilt Cylinders

Uncontrolled mast movement can be a result of oil leakage; thus, your inspection should involve checking for damage and for oil leaks. Whether the leaks are external or are situated inside of the cylinder, the end result could be cylinder drift and loss of fluid. If there are any signs of leaks or damage, you might have to replace the whole cylinder assembly, or just the seals.



Chains

Check and make certain that the mast chains are not stretching beyond their acceptable limits. Also be sure to inspect the chains for signs of wear or damage utilizing a chain wear gauge. If there is wear beyond 2 percent, replace the chain. Also replace it if the chain looks kinked or rusted. Both the chain rollers and the sheave bearings should also be inspected for indications of wear.



The mast lift chain will typically wear at the pin-to-link connections. You could experience chain failure if you discover wear. This can end up damaging front end components or even the product. If you do not have time on hand to perform frequent fleet inspections or if you need help determining what precisely to check on your forklifts, just call your local lift truck dealer. Their skilled service technicians would help your perform PM or planned maintenance inspections according to your application requirements and scheduling.

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