In the material handling industry, the forklift has become a key piece of machinery. This machine is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and can lift heavy loads and materials. These kinds of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Now they are considered to be essential for material handling and are used for a huge variety of applications.
The lift truck needs an operator who uses the control levers to transport loads and supplies around the worksite, usually a warehouse or factory. Businesses that own their own lift trucks need to maintain the equipment to ensure they have a long lifespan. Forklift parts, similar to any machine parts, are susceptible to wear and tear and would become worn over time. In order to make certain the forklift functions in an efficient and safe manner, you must occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Each lift truck part is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of some lift truck attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment that helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the forklift needs to manually adjust forklift forks for various sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The hydraulic side shift attachment enables the operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific attachment makes it really easier to place the cargo without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping tines are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to both unload and load from a single side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.