In the material handling business, the lift truck has become a key piece of machinery. This machine is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and can transport heavy cargo and materials. These types of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. Today they are used for a huge array of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The forklift needs an operator who uses the control levers to move loads and materials around the worksite, usually a warehouse or factory. Companies that own their own lift trucks need to maintain the equipment to make sure they have a long lifespan. Forklift components, similar to any machinery components, are prone to wear and tear and would eventually become worn. In order to make sure the lift truck functions safely and efficiently, you will have to replace damaged or worn components occasionally. Each forklift truck component is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment known as forklift fork positioner helps to position the blades. Blades can move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator needs to adjust forklift forks by hand for various load 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 attachment makes it easier to place the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: Pole attachments are long metal poles utilized specifically to lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose compared to forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping blades are hydraulic attachments that enable the operator to both load and unload from a single side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.