Forklift trucks are important pieces of equipment used commonly in business, particularly in warehouses, distribution centers, storage handling and industrial plants. A lift truck is made of hundreds of components, including the carriage, the cab, the power source, the engine and the wheels. Forklifts normally have a range of attachments too. The following are several of the most essential forklift parts.
Forklift Engine - At the back of the equipment, the lift truck has its power source. The different types of engine on the forklift will need varying power sources. For instance, a forklift with an internal combustion engine can have any of the following as its power source: gasoline, diesel, LP gas or CNG gas. Electric motor forklifts receive their power from fuel cells or a battery.
Frame of The Truck - the base of the lift truck and the most essential of all the lift truck components is the frame of the truck. This forms the machine's core. All other lift truck parts are attached to the base, like for example the axles, mast, wheels counterweight and overhead guard. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks can be part of the frame assembly too.
Counterweight Lift Truck Parts - the counterweight is what allows the machinery to be balanced while lifting heavy loads. This component is made of heavy cast iron and is attached to the rear-end of the lift truck. The counterbalance balances the frame of the truck to prevent it from tipping over when a load is being lifted or carried on the front. The heavy lead-acid battery in an electric forklift provides balance and could work as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - The cab is also known as the operator compartment. Forklifts would sometimes have closed cabs while others would be open to the air. There are really numerous parts located in the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such essential components like for example the seats, pedals, switches, levers, operator controls and steering wheel. The dashboard contains operator readouts.