Forklift trucks are extremely big and strong pieces of industrial machines. In order for them to work smoothly and efficiently, hundreds of various parts go into the manufacturing method. Numerous parts need to be replaced regularly because of breakages and damages.
Forklifts are very versatile machinery. A range of different accessories could be fitted onto the machines in order to increase their capabilities and expand the jobs they are often able to complete. Some of the major different forklift parts and accessories are described below.
Fork Extensions
Blade extensions are made to fit over the forklift's standard forks. These forks could can be changed entirely, or various components can be added to them so the truck could raise a range of different types of cargo such as rollers, telescopic loads, baskets, among others.
Forklift Seals and Bearings
The seals and bearings are particular forklift components which allow the inner workings of the machinery to run in an optimum and efficient manner. Bearings enable two moving parts of the equipment to work together smoothly, without any friction. If not correctly fitted, bearings and seals can sometimes break and wear down and these components may have to be replaced occasionally. If a bearing is the correct kind of bearing used for the machine and it is properly fitted, this forklift part could easily outlive the life expectancy of the entire equipment.
Cabs
The forklift's cab is the part of the equipment where the operator sits and performs maneuvers. The cab can be open or it could have a roof, based upon the particular model. On a work site, this forklift part normally has a roof to minimize the risk of falling materials and comply with safety reasons.
Brake Forklift Parts
Forklifts trucks have brakes that are required to be frequently tested in order to ensure they are in good working condition. Often, these parts should be replaced due to extended wear or damage.
Tires and Wheels
The tires and the wheels are the forklift parts that are most often damaged. Problems happen because of slashes from uneven and rough floor boards and punctures from sharp objects on the floor.