A forklift is an important piece of machine in the material handling business. Also referred to as a powered industrial truck, a forklift is utilized to lift and transport supplies from one location to another. These trucks revolutionized the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Nowadays they are utilized for a wide range of applications and are considered to be essential for material handling.
The forklift needs an operator who uses the control levers to move goods and materials around the worksite, most typically a factory or warehouse. Companies which own their own lift trucks need to maintain the machinery to make certain they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machine parts, lift truck parts, are prone to wear and tear and would become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift operates efficiently and safely, you would need to occasionally replace worn or damaged parts. Every forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment called forklift fork positioner helps to position the forks. Tines can move both separately or simultaneously. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator should manually adjust forklift forks for various load sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that enables the lift truck operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific attachment makes it easier to position the load 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 blades are hydraulic attachments that enable the operator to both unload and load from one side. The telescoping forks can handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.