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