Forklift trucks are extremely big and powerful pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing process. Lots of components should be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machinery. A variety of different accessories are able to be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to finish. Several of the main different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Fork extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks could can be changed completely, or different parts can be added to them so the truck can lift a range of different kinds of cargo such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the lift truck allow the inner workings on the machine to operate optimally and efficiently. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals could sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper kind of bearing for the machinery and it is correctly fitted, this particular lift truck component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire machine. Based upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this forklift component usually has a roof to comply with safety reasons and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks trucks have brakes which are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these components should be replaced because of extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the forklift parts which are most usually damaged. Problems occur due to punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from rough and uneven floor boards.