Lift Truck Components in More Detail
There are numerous parts which make up a forklift. The forklifts key parts consist of the frame of the truck, the engine parts, the tilt cylinders, the overhead guard and the wheels. Additionally, a forklift consists of various types of attachments. All the parts which make up a forklift are all essential as they work together to make the operation of the machinery possible. The following paragraphs describe in detail some of the lift truck parts.
The Overhead Guard - this guard forms the forklift truck's metal roof. It sits above the cab area and protects the machinery operator whilst she or he is sitting and driving. The overhead guard ensures that nothing falling from above onto the truck would hurt the driver or damage the controls in the cab. The overhead guard is integral to the frame assembly on various models.
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 allows the forks to move up and downwards. The interlocking rails may either have rollers or bushings as guides. There are a couple of ways the mast could 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 different other attachments are mounted to. Actually, the carriage is directly attached to the hydraulic cylinder and is attached by chains. To allow the forks to be raised and lowered, the carriage may have either bushings or rollers to guide it in the interlocking mast rails.
Load Back Rest - When the carriage is lifted to full height, there is a back rest made of metal that keeps a load from falling backwards. The back rest is either welded or bolted on to the carriage.
Forklift Attachments - a variety of attachments could be fixed to the front of the lift truck. The most common kind of attachment is forks. Moreover, there are L-shaped members, rollers, rotators, pole handlers, roll clamps and so on. These various types of attachments are handy for moving various kinds of loads.