The lift truck truck is an extremely big and powerful machine able to operate smoothly and efficiently, raising and transporting objects within material handling orientated jobs. A lot of parts need to be replaced on regular basis because of breakages and damages.
The forklift is a really versatile machine, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the equipment. 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 accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed completely, or various parts could be added to them so the truck could raise a variety of different kinds of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the equipment to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals can occasionally break and wear down and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing used for the equipment and it is fitted correctly, this particular lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The cab part of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the entire equipment. Depending upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it may have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck part typically has a roof to reduce the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be frequently tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these parts will have to be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The lift trucks tires and wheels are the parts most normally damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.