Within the material handling business, the lift truck has become a key piece of machinery. This machinery is also called a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to transport heavy loads and materials. These kinds of trucks transformed the warehousing and the manufacturing businesses. Now they are considered to be vital for material handling and are utilized for a wide range of applications.
A lift truck is a machine that is driven by an operator who utilizes the truck to transport cargo around a warehouse or worksite. Companies that own their own lift trucks should maintain the machines to make sure they have a long lifespan. Lift truck components, like any machine parts, are susceptible to wear and tear and will eventually become worn. In order to ensure the lift truck works safely and efficiently, you must occasionally replace worn or damaged components. Every lift truck component is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of some forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either simultaneously or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the forklift operator must manually adjust forklift forks for different sizes of cargo.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment that allows the lift truck operator to laterally shift both the forklift forks and the backrest. This attachment makes it easier to place the cargo without having to change the truck's position.
Pole Attachments: These long metal poles are intended to lift carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescoping tines are hydraulic attachments which allow the operator to both load and unload from a single side. The telescoping forks can handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.