Forklift Parts in More Detail
There are numerous components that make up a lift truck. The forklifts key components include the frame of the truck, the engine parts, the tilt cylinders, the overhead guard and the wheels. In addition, a forklift has a range of attachments. All the components making up a lift truck are of equal importance as they work together to make the machine's operation possible. The subsequent paragraphs describe several of the lift truck components in detail.
The Overhead Guard - this guard forms the lift truck's metal roof. It sits over the cab area and protects the machine operator whilst she or he is sitting and driving. The overhead guard ensures that nothing falling from above onto the truck will damage the controls inside the cab or injure the operator. The overhead guard is essential to the frame assembly on several units.
The Mast - the mast is a vertical assembly made of interlocking rails and mounted either to the forklift frame or the front axle. The mast provides lateral stability and enables the forks to move up and down. The interlocking rails could either have bushings 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 part that the forks and various other attachments are mounted to. Actually, the carriage is directly connected to the hydraulic cylinder and is connected by chains. To allow the forks to be lowered and raised, the carriage could have either bushings or rollers to guide it in the interlocking mast rails.
Load Back Rest - While the carriage is raised 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.
Lift Truck Attachments - There are numerous types of attachments that can be fixed directly to the forklifts carriage. Forks are the most common kind of attachment. In addition, there are rollers, rotators, L-shaped members, pole handlers, roll clamps and so on. These various types of attachments are helpful for moving various kinds of loads.