For lift trucks these days, there are numerous attachment options offered. The majority of attachments are made to be used on typical forklifts and are made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is important to note that OSHA needs approval for any attachment that must be approved for use by the particular manufacturer of lift truck.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift device. The sideshift device allow for more accurate load positioning as well as enables the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.
Fork positioners are an attachment choice which enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance from the cab of the truck. This specific attachment is mostly utilized in high volume operations where there is a wide range of crate and pallet sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the forks and carriage to pivot or rotate. Utilized for dumping and transporting hoppers which is especially designed. These attachments are really useful for many industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are another attachment which are used where slip sheets that is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which are used rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull device that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments are available in numerous sizes and shapes, with several models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments which can pick up a variety of drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option which enables you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck in order to help you lift and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.