The lift truck truck is an extremely large and powerful machinery able to operate efficiently and smoothly, raising and moving things in material handling orientated jobs. Many parts need to be replaced on regular basis because of breakages and damages.
The forklift is a really versatile equipment, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to finish. Several of the main different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed entirely, or different components can be added to them so the truck could raise various kinds of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The bearings and seals are particular forklift parts that allow the inner workings of the equipment to run in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these components might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the equipment and it is fitted properly, this specific lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab part of the lift truck truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire machine. Based upon the particular unit, the cab can be open or it can have a roof. On a work place, this forklift part usually has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently checked in order to make sure that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components should be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the lift truck parts that are most often damaged. Problems occur because of punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.