Lift truck trucks are really large and powerful pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to operate smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing method. Many parts have to be replaced on regular basis because of damages and breakages.
Forklifts are really versatile machines. A variety of different accessories could be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to complete. Several of the major different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions describe the forks on the forklift. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different parts could be added to them so the truck could raise various types of loads including rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings are particular lift truck components which enable the inner workings of the machine to run in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings enable two moving components of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals could occasionally break and wear down and these components may have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing utilized for the machine and it is correctly fitted, this particular lift truck component could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole machine. Depending upon the specific unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work site, this lift truck component typically has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these parts should be replaced because of damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the forklift components which are most usually damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.