Within the material handling industry, the lift truck has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also known as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could move heavy goods and materials. These trucks transformed the manufacturing and the warehousing industries. Nowadays they are used for a huge range of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The lift truck needs an operator who utilizes the control levers to move goods and materials around the worksite, usually a factory or warehouse. Businesses that own their own forklifts should maintain the machines to make sure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any equipment components, lift truck components, are prone to wear and tear and would eventually become worn. In order to ensure the forklift works safely and efficiently, you should occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Each and every forklift truck component is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of several forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment called forklift fork positioner helps to position the tines. Tines can move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the lift truck should adjust forklift forks manually for various cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the lift truck operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This specific kind of attachment makes it really easier to position the load without having to change the truck's position.
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 load and unload from one side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.