Lift truck trucks are extremely large and strong pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of different components go into the manufacturing method. Many parts need to be replaced on regular basis due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are extremely versatile machines. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to finish. Some of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks could can be changed entirely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different types of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the equipment to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing utilized for the machine and it is properly fitted, this specific forklift component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machine where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it may have a roof, based on the particular unit. On a work place, this forklift part typically has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a lift truck truck are required to be regularly tested in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Often, these components should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck components which are most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.