You have numerous choices and attachments offered for lift trucks. Though most attachments are manufactured to be utilized on regular lift trucks, you'll find some designed to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is vital to note that OSHA needs approval for any attachment that should be approved for use by the specific manufacturer of lift truck.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift device. The sideshift device enables 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 equipment.
The fork positioner is another attachment choice which allows the operator to adjust the distance between the forks without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly used in high volume operations where there is a huge range of crate and pallet sizes handled.
Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to pivot and rotate. These attachments could be specifically designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are very helpful for numerous industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are another attachment that are utilized where slip sheets which is plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard which are utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull mechanism that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments come in many different designs. They are various models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other drum attachments that can pick up a variety of drums all simultaneously.
Tilt control is one more option that enables you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you pick up and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except instead of being round, the clamping surface is flat.
Click to Download the pdf
Forklift Parts
Doosan
Forklifts are vital tools utilized in industries today. Companies that use forklifts need to know their significance, their functional requirements, and the safety aspects involved in forklift applications. Forklifts are truly a great investment which can increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace.
Significance
Forklifts are a really effective way to move product. They are a modern way to move...
More
Crown
Crown makes numerous electric rider pallet truck models for a huge variety of applications. When it comes to dock work, low-level order picking or high-speed transporting, rider pallet trucks are the ideal choice.
Regardless of the model, the main lift truck operator productivity preferences are addressed. Whether it is the End Control PE Pallet Truck Series, the center controlled PC...
More
Yale
Frame
To be able to deal with the lifting stresses of typical lift truck, the frame has to consider these very vital factors. Yale frames offer optimal rigidity and strength for a long life. They provide maximum protection to all truck components.
Yale's frames all go through strict laboratory testing and computer application testing to help ensure the highest level...
More
Clark
How to Fill Forklift Cylinders
Industrial lift trucks, or forklifts, are usually designed to operate using liquid propane. There is the alternative to have cylinders delivered to your facility, or to have refueling capabilities on site. Operators who are working with forklifts that use propane must be correctly trained to handle substances that are highly combustible.
1 Prior to refueling,...
More
Komatsu
Fuel Storage
The smaller fuel canisters and bigger refueling tanks should be stored in another building or complex so as to be more secure. To add more safety, all areas in the vicinity must have "No Smoking" signs are prominently displayed. Ideally, the fuel tanks must be stored in a safe enclosure that can only be accessed by authorized employees....
More
Nissan
The counterbalanced forklift is a lift truck that utilizes a counter balance which is attached to the back end of the equipment. This counterbalance effectively balances loads that are placed on the blades at the front end of the machinery. This design is engineered to stabilize traditional lift trucks. When it comes to electric counterbalance forklifts, the battery itself forms...
More
Hyster
The Hyster Company has prided themselves on being more than only a simple forklift and lift truck manufacturer. They are also considered to be trainers, part suppliers, capital procurement experts and exceptional customer service providers. When it comes to forklifts, Hyster dealers are capable of handling each aspect.
From your local Hyster lift truck dealer would provide every service since...
More
