Forklifts are essential tools used in industries today. Companies that use forklifts need to know their significance, their functional needs, and the safety issues involved in forklift applications. Forklifts are really a great investment that will increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Significance
Forklifts are a really effective way to transport product. They are a modern way to move goods and supplies in various environments. Forklifts are used to transport objects that are bulky and heavy which would otherwise have to be transported manually in smaller units.
Function
Forklifts can reach racks as high as 9 to 12 meters. This enables efficient use of maximum storage capacity inside a warehouse or retail store. The forks move down and up by a telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the lift truck mast. Various sets of hydraulic cylinders are utilized to tilt the mast and shift it to the side, for positioning. A telescopic hydraulic cylinder is a type of attachment that enables an even higher lift through the use of a hydraulic cylinder system that works a lot like a telescope. Each section slides inside the other like sections of a telescope.
Features
Control levers help to lift 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 forks right and left movement. Not like cars, forklifts steer from the back tires. This allows the forklift to turn in a very small radius. The transmission forward and reverse controls are located on the steering column.