In the material handling business, the forklift has become a key piece of machine. This machine is also referred to as a forklift or a powered industrial truck and is able to carry heavy goods and materials. These trucks changed the warehousing and the manufacturing industries. These days they are considered to be vital for material handling and are used for a huge variety of applications.
The lift truck needs an operator who utilizes the control levers to transport cargo and materials around the worksite, usually a factory or warehouse. Companies that own their own forklifts must maintain the machinery to ensure they have a long lifespan. Similar to any machine components, forklift parts, are subject to wear and tear and will become worn over time. In order to ensure the forklift works safely and efficiently, you will need to occasionally replace damaged or worn components. Each and every lift truck component is made for a particular purpose. Below is a list of a few forklift attachments and their tasks:
Forklift Fork Positioner: The forklift fork positioner is a hydraulic attachment which helps to position the forks. It can move the forks either at the same time or separately. Without the forklift fork positioner, the lift truck operator should adjust forklift forks by hand for various load sizes.
Side Shifter: The side shifter is a hydraulic attachment which allows the forklift operator to laterally shift the backrest and the forklift forks. This specific kind of attachment makes it really easier to position the load without having to change the position of the truck.
Pole Attachments: Pole attachments are long metal poles used specifically to carry carpet rolls. The poles work better for this purpose than forklift forks.
Telescopic Forklift Forks: Telescopic forklift forks are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to load and unload from one side by handling two pallets of different sizes at the same time. This specific kind of attachment is recommended for handling pallets in 'double deep racking'.