Specialized attachments improve forklift movement and functionality. They enable operators to handle different loads and efficiently use warehouse space. Read on to learn more about different lift truck attachments and what they do.
Use a fork positioner to adjust the distance between two forks. With this attachment, you can move various pallet sizes. Fork positioner attachments improve efficiency because the operator can change the forks’ positioning without leaving their seat, and ideally positioned forks help reduce damage to goods.
Fork rotators can rotate the forks 360 degrees. Quality rotators use a smooth, continuous motion to invert the forks and return them to the pick-up position. This attachment is popular in automotive manufacturing, recycling operations, and other industries that require dumping or inverting loads.
Multiple load handlers allow operators to handle one to six loads simultaneously. Operators can use the hydraulic system to spread the forks to lift and carry numerous pallets side-by-side. The adjustable spread settings let the operator handle different types of pallets.
One essential rule for operating forklifts is to avoid imbalanced loading. Multiple load handlers reinforce the mountings of the inner forks for better stability.
Forklift clamp attachments are a broad category of specialized attachments that help operators clamp onto non-palletized or non-standard loads. Paper roll clamps can handle paper rolls regardless of each roll’s diameter and weight. Paper roll clamps can hold products such as coated paper, kraft paper, newsprint, and more.
Bale clamps are another common forklift clamp. This attachment improves efficiency when handling baled products such as textile fibers, hay, and recycled clothes.
Side shifters move forks left and right for smooth, precise positioning in a confined space. The operator can adjust the cargo’s position without moving the lift truck, and placing pallets closely together makes the best use of warehouse space.
This list of common lift truck attachments and what they can do highlights the forklift’s many capabilities. Use fork positioners, fork rotators, multiple load haulers, forklift clamps, and side shifters to improve your facility’s handling capabilities and efficiency.
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