Top 3 Essential Forklift Attachments

A combilift sideloader is extensively used in many industries for various purposes. They carry heavy and long loads such as steel structures, chassis, pipes, mast towers, timber, etc. To perform this task, it has to be a specific forklift with customized attachments. However, those components are considered only as an afterthought.

Here are some forklift accessories . A must buy for the forklift meant for handling long and deeper width loads .

1 – Fork spreader bar

Provides additional support to long loads which has elasticity properties , when not supported beneath at equal intervals ,they tend to bend and sag , which may either deform the material permanently ,else the bouncing effect during dynamic movement while transportation will lead to any accidents

Side loader fitted with customized Fork spreader bar will give the the extra support beneath and long yet flexible loads can be transported with ease

Example : Rebars

2-Fork positioner with Side shifter

The fork positioner is shifting the width between forks wider to give proper support to long products while lifting them to greater heights and while transporting . The driver while operating the forklift decides how much the fork has to be widened to space it perfectly beneath the long load after determining on the COG of the product that has to be lifted . This is a user-friendly option to avoid one sided load lifting that could lead to serious accidents .

The following are some of the advantages of using a fork positioner:

• Productivity will increase.
• The forks don’t need to be adjusted manually.
• Assists in preventing damage to pallets.
• Load handling will improve.

A side-shifter can be a part of the additional solution to fork positioner because they allow cargo to be moved effortlessly and seamlessly from side to side. It also enables modest adjustments in Load alignment without moving the entire forklift.

The following are some of the advantages of a side-shifter:

• Assists in lowering fuel usage.
• Prevents damage to pallets.
• Pallet loading is faster.
• Allows for the most efficient use of warehouse space.

3 – Telescopic forks

Telescopic forks fitted on side loader | Multi-directional truck comes in handy when you have to access longer depth loads . the loads which are not too heavy ,yet the sizes are awkward to be handed with regular fork lengths , can be easily picked using telescopic forks

The load chart issued by the forklift manufacturer specifies the load that can be handled and lifted with Load center recommendations .

This is very helpful to pick deeper loads easily and safely ,without reinforcing the other specifications of the Equipment

The following are some of the advantages:

• Quick and easy set-up.
• Operator visibility is optimum
• Low on cost and maintenance
• Can pick both normal depth loads and extra overhandling loads
• Also helpful in warehouses fixed with double deep racks .

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