In the material handling business, the lift truck has become a key piece of machinery. This equipment is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to lift heavy goods and supplies. These kinds of trucks changed the manufacturing and the warehousing businesses. These days they are utilized for a huge range of applications and are considered to be vital for material handling.
The forklift needs an operator who uses the control levers to transport cargo and materials around the worksite, usually a factory or warehouse. Companies which own their own forklifts have to maintain the machinery to make sure they have a long lifespan. Lift truck components, like any machinery parts, are susceptible to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to make sure the forklift functions efficiently and safely, you would have to replace damaged or worn parts occasionally. Every lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment that helps to position the forks. It could move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator should manually adjust forklift forks for different load sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that allows the forklift operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This attachment makes it really easier to place the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that enables the operator to load and unload from one side by handling two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This type of attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.