A type of equipment in the material handling industry that can be utilized to lift and move loads from one place to another is referred to as a forklift. Every part of a forklift has a particular function. Various parts can be used to transport the load either vertically or horizontally.
Mast
The components utilized to lower and lift the load is known as the forklift mast. There are different kinds of masts for raising loads to different heights: duplex, triplex, quad and simplex.
Power Supply
Forklifts have four various ways of being powered: gas, electric, diesel and propane. The battery is located in the cab under the seat. The propane tank is situated on the rear of the truck. The fuel tank on gas and diesel forklifts is beneath the back of the truck.
Cab
Located within the center of the truck is the forklift cab. This is where the operator sits and accesses all the informational gauges and controls. The steering wheel, gas pedal, brake, lifting controls and tilting controls are all situated in the cab.
Frame
The frame of the truck carries all the biggest parts of the forklift, including the counterweights, that are situated at the rear in order to stop the truck from tipping when loaded. The frame consists of the overhead guard that protects the operator. The undercarriage holds the wheels, driveshaft and axles.
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Forklift Parts
Yale
Designed for Safety
Yale has a great history for offering safe lift trucks that are suitable for a range of uses. The ability to make and design models for improved safety comes from the new technology that is available in the material handling industry and the company's experience.
Yale likes to integrate new technology which is available into their newest...
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Doosan
Telescopic lift trucks
Telescopic forklift units are equipped with a pronged lift on an arm that extends over the top of the truck offering versatility and great height. The arm, or crane, is referred to as a telescopic boom. The boom enables the individual utilizing it to raise the load to great heights while maintaining a high degree of control....
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Nissan
The number of decisions that need to be made when choosing a new or used forklift could be overwhelming, regardless if you are thinking of expanding your business fleet of forklifts or if you are starting with your first lift truck. There is such a wide variety of choices such as electric models, internal combustion or IC engines or the...
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Toyota
Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air...
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Crown
Lift Truck Essentials
Today, there is a huge variety of configurations and options for modern forklifts, providing them with greater weight capacity and lift height. Be sure you do some homework before making an acquisition for your business so as to choose the best vehicles for your operation. These practices will result in optimal utilization of your space and labor...
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Komatsu
Counterbalance lift truck Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration does require operators using a counterbalanced forklift to have received classroom or lecture style training. They additionally require that a periodic refresher training as well as a supervised driving course is completed. There is no required minimum time for the supervised driving or classroom training. Also, there is no frequency...
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Hyster
To meet the vast needs of heavy lifting, Hyster forklifts have a variety of equipment. Hyster Big and Jumbo forklifts could be the right choice for your business, especially if your looking for a machine to make all your toughest tasks a lot easier.
A compact lift truck with a tight turning radius is commonly the best, for work spaces...
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