Forklift trucks are extremely big and powerful pieces of industrial machines. In order for them to function smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of different components go into the manufacturing process. Many parts need to be replaced on regular basis due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machinery. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to complete. Some of the key different forklift accessories and components are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks could can be changed entirely, or different parts can be added to them so the truck could raise a variety of different kinds of loads including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machine to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving components of the machinery to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, bearings and seals can occasionally wear down or even break and these components may have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing utilized for the machine and it is fitted properly, this particular forklift component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab could be open or it can have a roof, depending upon the particular unit. On a work site, this forklift component usually has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Often, these parts should be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The forklifts wheels and tires are the components most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.