The Anatomy Of A Forklift Truck

It is no longer a secret that forklifts significantly improve an organization’s productivity and efficiency. Forklifts are one very important piece of equipment that can lift and transport loads across production or assembly lines and inside warehouses, as well as beneficial for outdoor applications  If you are a startup and want to take your logistics business to the next step, investing in the Combilift side loader forklift multi-directional equipment and Combilift narrow aisle forklifts and stackers will greatly benefit you, as Combilift specialized in equipment that maneuverer within tight aisle width. Meaning space spacing.  However, speaking of forklift trucks, let us know the primary and essential parts of the vehicle to use effectively. It is also true that knowing the in and out of the forklift will give you more insights into its safety which will help in the long run. Hence, in this post, let us know the forklift trucks’ basic systems, components, and necessary accessories.

Cabin:

The foremost part of the forklift trucks is the cabin, where the machine operator manages the entire operating system of the vehicle. All cabin is equipped with controls, steering wheel, brakes, accelerator paddles, life brakes, and the signal system, But the Combilift multi directional forklift is different, the cabin is located on one side of the equipment. this is so well placed, that the operator can see the load that is lifted without any mast blocking his vision, rest of the forklift has the cabinet behind the mast, so vision is partially hampered, but Combilift’s unique design of choosing and placing the cabin in one coroner offers a clear view to the operator not only in front but also on right-hand side and left hand side.

Similarly, the cabin of Combilift provides an enclosure model, so you need to choose the forklift by knowing the location, suppose it is situated in a terrain where you receive a lot of rainfall and the winters are extremely unbearable, most of the time, your forklifts will be inside, as you cannot operate outdoors due to weather condition and choosing Combilift which has steel forklift cabins, and has the option of the glass enclosure, wiper blades,  heater and super clear windshield, Combilift multi-directional forklift for such application is a good investment.

Overhead Guard:

It is simply a protective shield over the cabin protecting the operator from extreme weather conditions or the objects falling. Similarly, it is also essential to understand that the overhead guard is not created to balance the falling load’s entire weight, which can impact heavily. However, to overcome these defects, the forklifts are designed with the feature called “crush and deflect.” So, when a small or partial load falls on the overhead guard, the leg of the vehicle is designed in such a way that it can handle the load and reflect it back.

Forks And Counter Weight:

The forks are the essential components of the forklift truck which manages in lifting the cargos, pallets, and vice versa. A counterweight is nothing but a feature that balances the truck from tipping during the lifting of heavy loads.

But counterweight  occupies a lot of volumes mostly at the rear in case of  conventional forklift

Whereas Combilift Multi direction forklifts are just 55% in length of a regular normal forklift 

The reason the counterweight is below the driver’s cabin. this keeps the forklift size small and compact to maneuver in tight aisle space.

Hence, these are major parts of the forklift truck that you should be aware of. Hence, approach Hovertinc, the best supplier of container lifting machine material handling equipment both for heavy materials and average loads, and we have solutions to meet all your requirements.