In today's construction and manufacturing industries, the lift truck is a crucial tool. The companies that utilize forklifts will know their significance, their functional requirements, and the safety issues involved in lift truck operation. Forklifts are a good investment that could increase workplace productivity and efficiency.
Significance
Forklifts are a really effective way to move product. They are a modern way to transport goods and materials in various environments. Forklifts are used to transport things that are heavy and bulky which would otherwise need to be moved manually in smaller units.
Function
Forklifts could reach racks as high as 9 to 12 meters. This enables efficient use of maximum storage capacity in a retail store or warehouse. The forks move up and down by a telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the lift truck mast. Different sets of hydraulic cylinders are utilized in order to tilt the mast and shift it to the side, for positioning. A telescopic hydraulic cylinder is an attachment that allows an even higher lift utilizing a hydraulic cylinder system that works much like a telescope. Each 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 operator pulls back on the up and down lever to raise 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 left and right movement of the forks. Not like cars, forklifts steer from the back tires. This permits the lift truck to turn in a very small radius. The transmission reverse and forward controls are found on the steering column.