The forklift is a material handling equipment utilized to lift and move loads from one place to another. Every forklift part has a specific function. Various parts could be utilized to move the load horizontally or vertically.
Mast
The forklift mast refers to all the parts which lift and lower the load. There are various types of masts utilized for lifting loads to different heights: quad, simplex, duplex and triplex.
Power Supply
Forklifts have four various ways of being powered: gas, electric, propane and diesel. The battery is located within the cab under the seat. The propane tank is located on the rear of the truck. The fuel tank on diesel and gas forklifts is under the rear of the truck.
Cab
The forklift cab is situated within the center of the truck. This is where the operator sits and accesses all the controls and informational gauges. The steering wheel, gas pedal, tilting controls, brake and lifting controls are all situated in the cab.
Frame
The frame of the truck carries all the largest parts of the forklift, including the counterweights, which are located at the rear so as to stop the truck from tipping when loaded. The frame includes the overhead guard that protects the operator. The undercarriage holds the driveshaft, axles and wheels.
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Forklift Parts
Doosan
Counterbalance Forklift Training Programs
Anyone who operates a counterbalanced forklift is required to receive training, based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Training consists of a combination of hands-on driver training and classroom training. Refresher training is required occasionally to keep driver skills up to date. OSHA does not specify a minimum time requirement for either the classroom or...
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Nissan
Nissan has started to build the very first pantograph style reach truck within the industry. This was due to the growing demand for high performing narrow aisle reach trucks. Introducing the new SRX Platinum Series of reach trucks has become part of the North American market. The Australian launch is scheduled to follow very soon.
The SRX Platinum Series is...
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Toyota
Propane cylinders are designed to take up really little space and could be kept inside the storage area or in an outdoor facility. It does take some time to switch out a propane cylinder, although, it still does needs operator training in order to be conducted safely and also require knowledge of safety standards such as the OSHA or Occupational...
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Yale
Yale Cushion Electric Rider lift trucks have earned the reputation for being the leading alternative for value and for performance. Yale drive motors are application proven for performance, effectiveness and reliability. Yale masts feature inventive engineering for amazing visibility and solid construction.
All units will have microprocessor based control boards. This technology interfaces with all of the truck systems, providing...
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Crown
Narrow-Aisle Reach Trucks
A reach truck is required by companies to help them get tasks done fast and efficiently. These elements which would enable the business to generate the most money at the end of the day. The Crown family of reach trucks provides you with more for your investment in different ways. For instance, these equipment deliver smart traction...
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Komatsu
Fuel Storage
The smaller fuel canisters and larger refueling tanks should be stored in a different complex or building so as to be more secure. To add more safety, all areas in the vicinity should have "No Smoking" signs are clearly displayed. Ideally, the fuel tanks must be stored in a secure enclosure that can just be accessed by authorized...
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Hyster
Although owning a lift truck is much more commonplace than renting one, the Hyster Company knows that every business has various requirements. This is the reason why your local Hyster dealer has thousands of rental units available for those times when owning the piece of machine may not be feasible or necessary. These models can be leased on a long...
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