The lift truck is an important piece of machinery in most businesses which operate distribution centers, warehouses, storage handling and industrial plants. This great equipment, the lift truck is made of various components, including the important carriage, the power source, the engine and the wheels. Lift trucks generally have different kinds of attachments too. The following are some of the most essential components of a forklift.
Engine of the Lift Truck - the lift truck is made with a power source at the rear of the machine. Various types of forklift truck have different types of engine which require varying power sources. Like for instance, a forklift with an internal combustion engine can have as its power source any of the following: CNG gas, LP gas, gasoline or diesel. Electric motor lift trucks receive their power from fuel cells or a battery.
Frame of The Truck - The truck frame is the base of the lift truck and the most important of all the lift truck components. This forms the machine's core. All other lift truck parts are connected to the base, like for instance the counterweight, overhead guard, wheels, axles and mast. Fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks could be part of the frame assembly too.
Counterweight Forklift Parts - the counterweight is what enables the machine to be balanced while carrying heavy loads. This part is made of heavy cast iron and is connected to the backend of the forklift truck. 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 forklift offers balance and can work as part of the counterweight.
The Cab Area - The cab is also known as the operator compartment. Lift trucks would sometimes have closed cabs whilst others would be open to the air. There are lots of components located within the cab for operating the forks. The cab has such important components like the operator controls, steering wheel, pedals, seats, switches and levers. The dashboard has operator readouts.