Komatsu

Forklift Basics
A forklift is a versatile equipment. It is a small vehicle which has attachments on the front that allow it to move and lift a variety of loads. Forklifts are common features in factories and warehouses. A forklift driver should acquire special training, especially because these kinds of equipment work on rear-wheel drive and this can be really hard to get used to until one is familiar with it. As the forklift carries its load at the front, the center of gravity is always shifting and this results in the equipment being frequently unstable.

Parts
The lift truck operator would sit in the area called the "cat." Its an area protected by metal bars that stretch overhead similar to a roof. On the front of the equipment, the mast is situated. The mast is the mechanism that raises and lowers the load utilizing hydraulic cylinders.

Forklift Parts
It is always a great idea to check the World Wide Web and the local area phone directory when looking for remanufactured forklift parts and aftermarket forklift parts information. Many places offer various support products, forklift components and forklift accessories.

Structural Parts
The top portion of a lift truck is referred to as the overhead guard. The foot guard is the portion which separates the cabin from the load. A counterweight is located at the back of the forklift and is installed there in an effort to keep the machinery from falling over.

The tines and Apron
The load apron is usually responsible for keeping the load positioned well on the metal arms, or forks, cradle the load. The forks can be tilted with a purpose to balance the cargo. This is done utilizing the hydraulic hoist arm and the tilting ram that powers the upward fork movement.

The Lift Structure
The load apron guard extends above the apron. It functions to keep the cargo stable when the forks carry it along the track of the arms of the upright.

Mechanics
The forklift's internal engine allows power to be sent to the wheels of the machinery. This is what makes the forklift move. The wheels have brakes installed in order to allow the driver the chance to stop or slow down the equipment as required.

Controls
The lift is operated utilizing hoist controls which resemble a bunch of stick-shaped levers. The lift truck is driven by utilizing the steering wheel to turn, like a car or truck.

Load Rating Plate
The specific safety rating plate is bolted inside of the cabin. This load rating plate details the weight limitations for each particular forklift.

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Forklift Parts