Lift trucks are important pieces of machines utilized widely in business, particularly in warehouses, distribution centers, industrial and storage handling facilities. A forklift truck is made of hundreds of components, such as the cab, the carriage, the power source, the wheels and the engine. Forklifts normally have various kinds of attachments as well. The following are a few of the most essential parts of a forklift.
Forklift Engine - At the rear of the machinery, the lift truck has its power source. The various types of engine on the forklift would require varying power sources. For example, a forklift with an internal combustion engine can have as its power source any of the following: LP gas, CNG gas, gasoline or diesel. Electric motor lift trucks receive their power from a battery or fuel cells.
Frame of The Truck - The truck frame is the base of the forklift and the most important of all the forklift parts. This forms the equipment's core. All other forklift components are connected to the base, like for instance the axles, mast, wheels counterweight and overhead guard. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks may also be part of the frame assembly.
Counterweight Forklift Parts - While carrying heavy cargo, the counterweight enables the machinery to be balanced. This specific component is cast iron and comes connected to the rear of the lift truck. The counterbalance balances the frame of the truck to prevent it from tipping over when a load is being carried or lifted on the front. The heavy lead-acid battery in an electric forklift provides balance and could work as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - this area is where the operator sits and drives the machinery. Several forklifts have a cab area that is open to the air and several have closed cabs. There are really numerous parts located in the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such important parts as the seats, pedals, levers, switches, steering wheel and operator controls. The dashboard has operator readouts.