Forklift trucks are essential pieces of machinery utilized commonly in business, especially in distribution centers, warehouses, storage handling and industrial facilities. A lift truck is made of hundreds of parts, such as the cab, the carriage, the power source, the wheels and the engine. Forklifts normally have various types of attachments as well. The following are a few of the most important parts of a lift truck.
Lift Truck Engine - the lift truck is made with a power source at the back of the equipment. Different kinds of forklift truck have various kinds of engine that need varying power sources. Like for instance, a forklift with an IC engine can have any of the following as its source of power: LP gas, CNG gas, diesel or gasoline. Electric motor forklifts receive their power from fuel cells or a battery.
Frame of The Truck - the base of the forklift truck and the most important of all the forklift components is the truck frame. This forms the core of the machine. All other parts of a forklift are attached to the base, like the wheels, axles, mast counterweight and overhead guard. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks may also be part of the frame assembly.
Counterweight Forklift Parts - the counterweight is what allows the equipment to be balanced while lifting heavy loads. This part 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 so as 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 provides balance and can function as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - this area is where the operator sits and drives the equipment. Some lift trucks have a cab area that is open to the air and some have closed cabs. There are really a lot of components located in the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such important parts like the steering wheel, operator controls, seats, pedals, levers and switches. The dashboard has operator readouts.