Lift truck trucks are extremely large and strong pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to operate smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing process. Many parts must be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are really versatile machinery. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the machinery in order to increase their capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to complete. Some of the main different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are designed to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck could raise a range of different kinds of loads such as baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machinery to function optimally and efficiently. Bearings enable two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals could occasionally wear down or even break and these components might need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing for the machinery and it is fitted correctly, this lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the lift truck truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Based upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it can have a roof. On a work site, this forklift part normally has a roof to comply with safety measures and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these components will need to be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The forklifts wheels and tires are the parts most normally damaged. Problems happen because of punctures from sharp things on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.