Lift truck trucks are really large and powerful pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to operate efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing method. A lot of parts should be replaced on regular basis due to damages and breakages.
The lift truck is a really versatile equipment, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machinery. These accessories could increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to finish. Several of the main different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are made to fit over the forklift's regular forks. These forks could can be changed completely, or different components could be added to them so the truck could raise various types of loads such as telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The seals and bearings on the lift truck enable the inner workings on the equipment to operate efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving parts of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these parts might have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing for the machine and it is fitted properly, this lift truck part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Depending on the particular model, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this forklift part typically has a roof to comply with safety measures and reduce the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
Lift trucks trucks have brakes which are required to be frequently tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. usually, these parts should be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the lift truck parts that are most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.