A lift truck is an important piece of machine within the material handling industry. Also referred to as a powered industrial truck, a lift truck is used to lift and transport supplies from one location to another. These trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. Nowadays they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a wide range of applications.
The forklift requires an operator who uses the control levers to move loads and materials around the worksite, normally a warehouse or factory. Companies that own their own lift trucks should maintain the equipment to ensure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machine parts, forklift components, are susceptible to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift operates safely and efficiently, you should occasionally replace damaged or worn parts. Every forklift truck part is made for a specific purpose. Below is a list of several forklift attachments and their purposes:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The hydraulic attachment called forklift fork positioner helps to position the forks. Forks could move both separately or at the same time. Without the forklift fork positioner, the operator of the forklift needs to adjust forklift forks manually for various load sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which enables the forklift operator to laterally shift the forklift forks and the backrest. This attachment makes it really easier to place the load without having to change the position of the truck.
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 that allow the operator to both unload and load from a single side. The telescoping forks could handle two pallets of various sizes at the same time. This attachment is great for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.