In today's manufacturing and construction industries, the forklift is a vital tool. The businesses that use forklifts will know their significance, their functional needs, and the safety concerns involved in lift truck applications. Forklifts are a great investment which would increase workplace efficiency and productivity.
Significance
Forklifts are a really efficient way to transport product. They are a modern way to transport products and materials in a wide range of settings. Forklifts are used to transport objects that are heavy and bulky which would otherwise need to be moved by hand in smaller units.
Function
Forklifts can reach racks as high as 9 to 12 meters. This enables efficient use of maximum storage capacity inside a warehouse or retail store. The forks move up and down by a telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the lift truck mast. Different sets of hydraulic cylinders are utilized to be able to tilt the mast and shift it to the side, for positioning. A telescopic hydraulic cylinder is an attachment that enables an even higher lift utilizing a hydraulic cylinder system that functions much like a telescope. Each section slides inside the other similar to sections of a telescope.
Features
Separate levers control the down and up, side shift and tilt. To lift the forks, the driver pulls back on the up and down lever. To lower the forks, the operator pushes the lever forward. Tilt the load back by pulling back the lever, push it forward to tilt the load forward. The side shift lever controls the right and left movement of the forks. Unlike cars, forklifts steer from the back tires. This permits the lift truck to turn in a very small radius. The transmission forward and reverse controls are found on the steering column.