An overview of the features of a forklift Forklifts can be used in many ways. This blog is for those who just started to learn material handling and want to refresh their knowledge about forklifts. Let's begin with the exterior and structural elements.
Mast The mast is the vertical support which lifts and lowers the load. It's sometimes called the 'upright. Hydraulic pistons move a carriage attached to the mast.
Transport A carriage is a support structure that permits forks to be attached or mounted. It's the platform that allows forks mount or attach to the mast.
Back Rest It protects the mast's pipes from damage and prevents items falling through the mast and hitting the operator. It attaches on the carriage and stops loads from moving backwards.
Fork These forks can be used during transport to contact a load. To transport a load, these forks can attach to the carriage.
Lift Cylinder The lift cylinder controls lifting and lowering the carriage and forks. Hydraulic lift cylinders can only move one way and are powered by hydraulics.
Operator Cab This is the area where an operator can rest while using a lift. This area can be enclosed or open depending on its purpose.
Overhead guard The overhead protection is the framework or roof of the forklift. The overhead guard is an important safety device that protects operators from injury.
Tilt Cylinder
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