Lift truck trucks are extremely big 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 need to be replaced regularly due to damages and breakages.
Forklifts are extremely 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 forklift. These forks are able to be changed completely, or different components could be added to them so the truck can lift a variety of different kinds of cargo including telescopic loads, baskets, rollers, amongst others.
Forklift Bearings and Seals
The bearings and seals on the forklift enable the inner workings on the equipment to function efficiently and optimally. Bearings enable two moving components of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not properly fitted, seals and bearings can sometimes wear down or even break and these components may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing utilized for the equipment and it is properly fitted, this forklift part can easily outlive the life expectancy of the whole equipment.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the entire 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 comply with safety reasons and lessen the risk of falling materials.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these components must be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Tires and Wheels
The wheels and the tires are the forklift components which are most usually damaged. Problems happen due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.