Forklift trucks are essential pieces of machines utilized commonly in business, particularly within warehouses, distribution centers, industrial and storage handling plants. A lift truck is made of hundreds of parts, like the cab, the carriage, the power source, the engine and the wheels. Lift trucks generally have a range of attachments also. The following are several of the most essential lift truck parts.
Engine of the Forklift - the lift truck is designed with a power source at the back of the machinery. Various types of lift trucks have various kinds of engine that require varying power sources. For example, a forklift with an internal combustion engine could have any of the following as its power source: gasoline, diesel, CNG gas or LP gas. Electric motor forklifts receive their power from fuel cells or a battery.
Truck Frame - the base of the forklift truck and the most vital of all the forklift parts is the frame of the truck. This forms the core of the equipment. All other components of a lift truck are attached to the base, including the overhead guard, counterweight, mast, wheels and axles. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks may be part of the frame assembly as well.
Counterweight Lift Truck Components - the counterweight is what allows the equipment to be balanced while lifting heavy loads. This component is made of heavy cast iron and is connected to the backend of the lift truck. The counterbalance balances the frame of the truck to prevent it from tipping over when a load is being lifted or carried on the front. In an electric lift truck, the heavy lead-acid battery offers balance and may function as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - this part is where the operator sits and drives the equipment. Some lift trucks have a cab area which is open to the air and several have closed cabs. There are really many components located within the cab for operating the forks. The cab contains such important parts like the steering wheel, operator controls, seats, pedals, levers and switches. The dashboard contains operator readouts.