Lift truck trucks are really large and strong pieces of industrial machinery. In order for them to work efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of different parts go into the manufacturing process. Numerous components should be replaced on regular basis because of breakages and damages.
The lift truck is a very versatile equipment, with a wide assortment of accessories able to be fitted onto the machinery. These accessories can increase the lift truck's capabilities and expand the tasks they are often able to complete. Several of the key different forklift accessories and parts are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks could can be changed entirely, or various parts could be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different types of loads including baskets, rollers, telescopic loads, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals are particular forklift components that allow the inner workings of the machine to operate in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings allow two moving components of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not fitted properly, seals and bearings could occasionally wear down or even break and these parts might need to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct type of bearing utilized for the machine and it is fitted correctly, this forklift part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire machinery.
Cabs
The cab part of the lift truck truck is the section where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Depending upon the particular unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck part typically has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Parts
The brakes situated on a forklift truck are required to be frequently tested in order to make certain that they are in safe working condition. Normally, these parts would have to be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Wheels and Tires
The lift trucks tires and wheels are the components most usually damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.