Lift truck trucks are really large and strong pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to function efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing method. Many components should be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are really versatile equipment. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks 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 different parts could be added to them so the truck can lift various types of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals on the forklift enable the inner workings on the machine to run optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machinery to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings can occasionally break and wear down and these components may have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing used for the machinery and it is correctly fitted, this lift truck component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole machinery.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire equipment. Depending upon the specific unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this forklift part usually has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these components will have to be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts tires and wheels are the parts most normally damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.