There are actually numerous alternatives and attachments offered for lift trucks. Although the majority of attachments are made to be utilized on typical lift trucks, there are actually a few designed to be used on VNA and reach trucks. It is vital to note that OSHA requires approval for any type of attachment which must be approved for use by the specific producer of lift truck.
The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard device. The sideshift device allows the fork carriage to slide left and right as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift allows the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.
The fork positioner is another attachment choice which allows the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide array of crate and pallet sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the carriage and forks to rotate or pivot. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers that is specially designed. These attachments are very helpful for various industrial operations.
Slip sheet attachments are a different attachment that are used where slip sheets that is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which are utilized rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Then, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments are available in numerous sizes and shapes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are some smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also can rotate a full 360 degrees. There are other drum attachments that can pick up a range of drums all at once.
Tilt control is one more option which allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck in order to help you pick up and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being circular, the clamping surface is flat.