For lift trucks these days, there are numerous attachment options available. The majority of attachments are made to be used on standard forklifts and are made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is important to note that OSHA requires approval for any kind of attachment which must be approved for use by the specific lift truck manufacturer.
The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift apparatus allow for more accurate load positioning as well as enables the fork carriage to slide right and left. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.
The fork positioner is a different attachment choice which allows the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This particular attachment is mainly used in high volume operations where there is a huge array of crate and pallet sizes handled.
Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to pivot and rotate. These attachments could be specially designed for transporting and dumping hoppers. These attachments are very useful for many industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are another attachment that are used where slip sheets which is plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard which are used instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments come in numerous shapes and sizes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are some smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other kinds of drum attachments which are able to pick up various drums all simultaneously.
Tilt control is another option that enables you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck in order to help you pick up and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.
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