Lift truck trucks are extremely large and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to operate efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing method. Many components have to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
The forklift is a really versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the equipment. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to finish. Several of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various components could be added to them so the truck can raise various types of cargo such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machine to operate efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, bearings and seals could sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing used for the machine and it is correctly fitted, this forklift part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole machinery.
Cabs
The cab part of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Depending upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck component normally has a roof to comply with safety measures and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes located on a lift truck truck are required to be regularly tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these parts must be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the forklift components that are most normally damaged. Problems occur due to punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.