In modern manufacturing and construction industries, the forklift is a crucial tool. The companies which use forklifts will understand their significance, their functional needs, and the safety concerns involved in lift truck operation. Forklifts are a great investment that can increase workplace efficiency and productivity.
Significance
The lift truck offers an effective and efficient way to move products and goods. These modern machines move a wide variety of heavy goods in all types of environments. Forklifts are used to move things that are bulky and heavy which would otherwise have to be transported manually in smaller units.
Function
Forklifts can reach racks as high as 9 to 12 meters. This allows efficient use of maximum storage capacity in a retail store or warehouse. The forks move up and down by a telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the lift truck mast. Various sets of hydraulic cylinders are utilized to be able to tilt the mast and shift it to the side, for positioning. A telescopic hydraulic cylinder is a kind of attachment that allows an even higher lift through the use of a hydraulic cylinder system which functions a lot similar to a telescope. Each section slides inside the other similar to sections of a telescope.
Features
Separate levers control the down and up, side shift and tilt. To raise the forks, the operator pulls back on the down and up lever. To lower the forks, the driver pushes the lever forward. Tilt the load back by pulling back the lever, push it forward to tilt the load forward. The side shift lever controls the forks right and left movement. Unlike cars, forklifts steer from the rear tires. This allows the forklift to turn in a very small radius. The reverse and forward controls of the transmission are found on the steering column.