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One can find numerous choices and attachments offered for lift trucks. Though most attachments are made to be used on regular lift trucks, you'll find a few made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is very essential to note that OSHA requires approval for any kind of attachment that must be approved for use by the particular lift truck manufacturer.

The most essential common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard device. The sideshift device enables the fork carriage to slide left and right as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.

The fork positioner is another attachment option that enables the operator to adjust the distance between the forks without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide range of crate and pallet sizes handled.

Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to rotate or pivot. These attachments can be specifically designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are really helpful for numerous industrial applications.

Slip sheet attachments are another attachment which are utilized where slip sheets which is plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard which are utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. After that, 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 several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also can rotate a full 360 degrees. There are other kinds of drum attachments that can pick up various drums all at once.

Tilt control is one more option which allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except instead of being circular, the clamping surface is flat.

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Forklift Parts