In the material handling industry, the lift truck has become a key piece of equipment. This machine is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and could carry heavy goods and supplies. These kinds of trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Nowadays they are considered to be essential for material handling and are utilized for a wide array of applications.
The forklift requires an operator who utilizes the control levers to move cargo and materials around the worksite, usually a factory or warehouse. Companies which own their own lift trucks should maintain the equipment to ensure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machinery components, lift truck components, are subject to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to ensure the forklift functions in an efficient and safe manner, you should occasionally replace damaged or worn parts. Every forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of several lift truck attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment that helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the lift truck must adjust forklift forks by hand for different cargo sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the forklift operator to laterally shift the backrest and the forklift forks. This attachment makes it easier to place the load without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: Pole attachments are long metal poles used specifically to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping tines are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to both unload and load from one side. The telescoping forks can handle two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This particular kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.