Lift truck trucks are extremely big and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to function smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various components go into the manufacturing process. Numerous parts should be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machines. A variety of different accessories could be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to complete. Several of the key different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks could can be changed entirely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck can raise various kinds of loads including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machinery to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes break and wear down and these parts might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing for the machinery and it is fitted correctly, this particular lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole machinery.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the equipment where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it could have a roof, depending upon the specific model. On a work site, this lift truck part typically has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be frequently tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these parts must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the forklift components which are most often damaged. Problems happen due to punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.