Lift truck trucks are extremely big and strong pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing process. Many parts need to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
The forklift is a very versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Some of the key different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different components can be added to them so the truck can lift a variety of different kinds of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the forklift enable the inner workings on the machine to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not properly fitted, bearings and seals could occasionally wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the equipment and it is fitted properly, this lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The cab component of the lift truck truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the entire machine. Based upon the particular unit, the cab can be open or it can have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck part usually has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a lift truck truck are required to be regularly checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Often, these parts must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The wheels and the tires are the lift truck components that are most normally damaged. Problems occur because of slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.