Lift Truck Parts in More Detail
There are hundreds of parts which make up a forklift. The forklifts main parts include the frame of the truck, the engine components, the tilt cylinders, the overhead guard and the wheels. Also, a forklift consists of various types of attachments. All the components making up a lift truck are all important since they work together to make the machine's functions possible. The next paragraphs describe a few of the lift truck components in detail.
The Overhead Guard - this guard forms the lift truck's metal roof. It sits above the cab area and protects the machine operator while she or he is sitting and driving. The overhead guard makes sure that nothing falling from above onto the truck will damage the controls inside the cab or harm the operator. The overhead guard is vital to the frame assembly on several models.
The Mast - Mounted either to the forklift frame or the front axle, the mast is the vertical lift truck part made of interlocking rails. The mast enables the forks to move up and downwards whilst providing lateral stability. The interlocking rails may either have rollers or bushings as guides. There are two ways the mast may be operated: hydraulically by one or more hydraulic cylinders or chain operated with motive power provided by a hydraulic motor.
Forklift Carriage - The carriage is the component which the forks and other types of attachments are mounted to. Actually, the carriage is directly connected to the hydraulic cylinder and is connected by chains. To be able to enable the forks to be lowered and raised, the carriage can have either bushings or rollers to guide it in the interlocking mast rails.
Load Back Rest - While the carriage is lifted to full height, there is a back rest made of metal which prevents a load from falling backwards. The back rest is either welded or bolted on to the carriage.
Forklift Attachments - There are numerous types of attachments which could be fixed directly to the lift truck's carriage. Forks are the most common type of attachment. Furthermore, there are rotators, rollers, L-shaped members, roll clamps, pole handlers and and all that. These various kinds of attachments are really helpful for moving different types of loads.