For lift trucks today, there are numerous attachment options available. Nearly all attachments are manufactured to be utilized on standard lift trucks and are designed to be used on VNA and reach trucks. It is really essential to note that OSHA requires approval for any type of attachment that should be approved for use by the particular producer of lift truck.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift device. The sideshift apparatus enables the fork carriage to slide right and left as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the equipment.
Fork positioners are an attachment choice that enables the operator to adjust the distance between the forks from the cab of the truck. This particular attachment is mostly used in high volume operations where there is a huge range of crate and pallet sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the forks and carriage to pivot or rotate. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers which is especially designed. These attachments are very helpful for many industrial applications.
The slip sheet attachment is utilized to slip sheets of paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which is utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull device which 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 come in many shapes and sizes, with several models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other drum attachments that can pick up various drums all at once.
Tilt control is one more option that allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except instead of being round, the clamping surface is flat.