Lift truck trucks are really big and strong pieces of industrial equipment. In order for them to operate smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing process. Lots of components must be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are very versatile machinery. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the equipment in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are regularly able to finish. Some of the key different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks could can be changed entirely, or various components can be added to them so the truck can raise a range of different types of cargo like for instance rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals are particular forklift components which allow the inner workings of the machine to function in an efficient and optimum way. Bearings allow two moving components of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these components may need to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing for the equipment and it is properly fitted, this specific lift truck component can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole apparatus.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire equipment. Depending upon the specific model, the cab could be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck part usually has a roof to comply with safety reasons and minimize the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Parts
Lift trucks trucks have brakes which are required to be regularly checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. usually, these components should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and the tires are the lift truck components that are most often damaged. Problems occur because of punctures from sharp objects on the floor and slashes from uneven and rough floor boards.