Forklift trucks are really big and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various components go into the manufacturing process. A lot of components have to be replaced on regular basis because of breakages and damages.
The forklift is a really versatile machinery, with a wide variety of accessories able to be fitted onto the machines. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are regularly able to complete. Several of the key different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks could can be changed entirely, or various components could be added to them so the truck can raise various kinds of cargo such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the machinery to run efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing utilized for the machine and it is fitted correctly, this forklift part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Based on the specific unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck component typically has a roof to comply with safety reasons and reduce the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these components will have to be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The lift trucks wheels and tires are the parts most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.