In today's manufacturing and construction industries, the lift truck is a vital tool. The companies which utilize forklifts will know their significance, their functional requirements, and the safety issues involved in lift truck applications. Forklifts are truly a great investment which would increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Significance
Forklifts are a very effective way to transport goods. They are a modern way to move goods and materials in a wide range of settings. Forklifts are utilized to transport objects which are heavy and bulky which would otherwise need to be moved manually in smaller units.
Function
The racks of the lift truck can usually reach as high as 9 to 12 meters allowing for the efficient use of maximum storage capacity in many retail or warehouse stores. The forks move up and down by a telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the forklift mast. Different sets of hydraulic cylinders are used in order to tilt the mast and shift it to the side, for positioning. A telescopic hydraulic cylinder is a type of attachment which enables an even higher lift through the use of a hydraulic cylinder system that functions much like a telescope. Every section slides inside the other similar to sections of a telescope.
Features
Control levers help to raise the forks up and down, side shift and tilt. The driver pulls back on the down and up lever to lift the forks, pushing the lever forward would lower the forks. Tilt the load back by pulling back the lever, push it forward to tilt the load forward. The side shift lever controls the right and left movement of the forks. Unlike cars, forklifts steer from the rear tires. This permits the lift truck to turn in a very small radius. The reverse and forward controls of the transmission are found on the steering column.