Lift truck trucks are really large and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to function efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing method. A lot of parts should be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are very versatile machines. A variety of different accessories can be fitted onto the machines 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
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or various parts can be added to them so the truck can lift a variety of different kinds of cargo including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals are particular forklift components which enable the inner workings of the equipment to function in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings enable two moving components of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings could occasionally wear down or even break and these components might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing for the machinery and it is fitted correctly, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machinery. Based upon the specific unit, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this forklift part normally has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
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 would need to be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The lift trucks tires and wheels are the parts most often damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.