There are numerous alternatives and attachments available for lift trucks. Although the majority of attachments are made to be utilized on typical lift trucks, there are a few designed to be utilized on reach trucks and VNA. It is essential to note that OSHA needs approval for any type of attachment which must be approved for use by the specific manufacturer of lift truck.
The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift device allow for more accurate load placement as well as enables the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.
The fork positioner is another attachment option that enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mostly 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 specially designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are very useful for various industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are a different attachment that are utilized where slip sheets that is plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard which are utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. After that, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments are available in various designs. They are many different models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are some smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also could rotate a full 360 degrees. There are other drum attachments that can pick up various drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option which allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck in order to help you lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except instead of being circular, the clamping surface is flat.
Click to Download the pdf
Forklift Parts
Nissan
Counterbalance lift trucks are basically lift trucks that are engineered with counterweight at the rear of the machine. The counterweight works to balance the weight which the tines are carrying at the front of the cargo. This particular design is engineered to stabilize traditional forklifts. When it comes to electric counterbalance forklifts, the battery itself forms the counterweight.
Counterbalance forklifts...
More
Komatsu
Does Cold Temperature Affect the Level Gauge on a Propane Tank?
Similar to most other kinds of materials, propane is affected by cold temperatures. As the temperature declines, the propane gas contracts. That reduced level of gas in the tank is reflected by the gauge which reflects the tank level. Usually, this happens whenever a homeowner checks the gauge during...
More
Clark
Power
Numerous forklifts are designed to operate on propane gas. Propane-powered forklifts are simple to refill. The gas is stored in a pressurized tank on the truck's back. The propane is pushed into the engine, where it is converted into vapor and afterward the vapor mixes with air. The forklift throttle is used to control the vapor flow. A spark...
More
Doosan
Size
Forklifts could raise very heavy objects as they have a counterweight on the back of the forklift. The giant counterweight provides balance to the forklift so the machinery doesn't tip over when lifting heavy loads. Forklifts are rated according to their load capacity. A small forklift which can carry 1800 kilograms weighs approximately 4000 kilograms, that is equivalent to...
More
Crown
There are really numerous models of electric rider pallet trucks that are designed by Crown for different uses. When it comes to high-speed transporting, dock work or low-level order picking, rider pallet trucks are really the ideal option.
The main lift truck operator productivity preferences are addressed, regardless of the kind. Whether it is the End Control PE Pallet Truck...
More
Hyster
Lower Operating Expenses by Protecting Your Investment
Abuse of the forklift is preventable, therefore Hyster lift trucks has a complete solution to help eliminate this type of abuse. The dealers have a variety of simple solutions and cost efficient options to consider in order to prevent lift truck abuse from occurring.
Worn Tires, Abuse Items, Service or Product Solutions
Forklifts,...
More
Yale
Powertrain
Lift trucks must be tough enough to last for hours of operation in many extreme settings. While being ergonomic for operators, these machines need to be able to move loads efficiently and fast. The rugged, reliable Yale powertrain provides excellent durability through its really strong gears and shafts, state of the art clutch pack and computer controlled transmission and...
More
