Lift truck trucks are extremely large and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to work efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different components go into the manufacturing process. A lot of parts need to be replaced regularly due to breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. A variety of different accessories could be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Several of the key different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck can lift a variety of different types of cargo including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the forklift allow the inner workings on the equipment to function efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving parts of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing for the machinery and it is fitted properly, this particular forklift component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the section of the machinery where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab may be open or it could have a roof, based upon the particular model. On a work place, this lift truck component normally has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be regularly checked in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. usually, these components must be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the lift truck parts that are most often damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.