Forklifts
are a great tool! If you think about it, the invention of forklifts has formed
the industrialized world we now live in. As helpful as forklifts have already proven
to be, did you know that you can mold them to be even more helpful? Forklift attachments
allow you to pick up a wide variety of shapes and sizes! Continue reading our blog
to see what kind of attachments are available!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. Some
companies require attachments for their forklifts.
a. True
b. False
2. Adding
an attachment to your forklift will reduce its capacity.
a. True
b. False
3. A
_________ is attached to a forklift to inform the operator how much weight can
safely lifted.
a. Name
plate
b. Capacity
plate
c. Data
plate
d. All
of the above
4. A
forklift attachment requires its own name plate.
a. True
b. False
Get
This…
There are several different types of attachments you
can put on your forklift! Here is a quick list of the most common types of
forklift attachments:
1. Clamps:
Allows quick and precise product handling
2. Side
Shifters: Allows you to move forks/pallet from side to side
3. Multiple
Load Handlers: Makes it possible to carry and side shift multiple pallets at
once
4. Fork
Positioners: Allows operators to move forks quickly and efficiently. Usually
used in instances where different width pallets are needed.
5. Push
Pulls: Helpful with pallet-less loads usually pulled from vans and small
trailers.
6. Load
Rotators: Useful when dumping loads.
7. Forklift
Extensions: Increases the length of your forklifts.
Forklift attachments can be a very useful tool! Just
make sure your forklift can handle it!
Can
You Answer This Question???
Do forklift attachments impact your forklifts
capacity? If yes, how so?
a. Adding
an attachment does not impact a forklift’s capacity
b. Adding
an attachment reduces your capacity, in addition to moving the load center
further from the forklift
c. Adding
an attachment reduces the capacity, in addition to moving the load center
closer to the forklift
d. Adding an attachment increases the weight of
your forklift, therefore increasing the capacity
Although many people don’t put much thought into it,
forklift attachments do add weight to your truck. It’s not only important to
know that attachments add weight to your truck, but it is also important to
think about where that weight is being added, which in this case is on the
front of your truck. So, if you chose B then you are correct! This doesn’t mean
that using forklift attachments is a bad thing, it just means be aware of your
forklift’s capacity with and without an attachment.
Get
The Facts!
It can be hard to believe, but it is required by
federal law to have a nameplate that accurately states your forklifts capacity
when an attachment is in use. It’s not only a good idea to utilize these name
plates because it is the law, but it will also keep your operators informed and
aware of risks such as tipping.
…So
Call
To order a new or updated name plate just contact us!
You can reach us by phone at (513) 842-2012 or by e-mail at omega.rockett@yahoo.com.
ANSWERS: 1.) a 2.) a 3.) d 4.) a 5.) b
