Within the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machinery. This machine is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could move heavy cargo and supplies. These trucks transformed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Today they are used for a wide range of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The forklift requires an operator who uses the control levers to move loads and materials around the worksite, usually a warehouse or factory. Businesses which own their own lift trucks should maintain the equipment to make sure they have a long lifespan. Forklift components, like any machine parts, are subject to wear and tear and would become worn over time. In order to make certain the forklift operates in a safe and efficient manner, you must occasionally replace damaged or worn parts. Each and every forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment known as forklift fork positioner helps to position the blades. Forks can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator should adjust forklift forks by hand for different sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that allows the forklift operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific type of attachment makes it easier to position 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: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments which enables the operator to load and unload from a single side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This particular attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.