Forklift trucks are really large and powerful pieces of industrial machines. In order for them to operate efficiently and smoothly, hundreds of various components go into the manufacturing process. A lot of parts should be replaced regularly because of 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 complete. Some of the major different forklift components and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
The fork extensions are the forks on the lift truck. These forks are able to be changed completely, or various components can be added to them so the truck can lift various types of loads such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, amongst others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings on the forklift enable the inner workings on the equipment to function efficiently and optimally. Bearings allow two moving parts of the machine to smoothly work together, without any friction. If not fitted correctly, seals and bearings could occasionally wear down or even break and these parts might have to be replaced periodically. If a bearing is the proper type of bearing utilized for the machine and it is fitted correctly, this lift truck part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The cab component of the forklift truck is the portion where the operator sits and controls the whole equipment. Depending upon the particular unit, the cab can be open or it could have a roof. On a work place, this lift truck part typically has a roof to lessen the risk of falling materials and comply with safety measures.
Brake Forklift Components
Forklifts trucks have brakes which are required to be frequently checked in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Normally, these components should be replaced due to damage or extended wear.
Wheels and Tires
The tires and the wheels are the forklift parts that are most often damaged. Problems occur due to slashes from rough and uneven floor boards and punctures from sharp things on the floor.