For lift trucks today, there are numerous attachment options offered. Nearly all attachments are manufactured to be utilized on typical forklifts and are designed to be used on VNA and reach trucks. It is very important to note that OSHA needs approval for any attachment which must be approved for use by the specific manufacturer of lift truck.
The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard device. The sideshift device enables the fork carriage to slide right and left as well as allow for more accurate load positioning. The sideshift allows the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.
The fork positioner is a different attachment option that enables the operator to adjust the distance between the forks without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly utilized in high volume operations where there is a huge array of crate and pallet sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the carriage and forks to rotate or pivot. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers which is specially designed. These attachments are extremely helpful for various industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are a different attachment which are used where slip sheets which is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard that are used rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull mechanism that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterward, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments come in many different designs. They are many different models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other kinds of drum attachments which are able to pick up a variety of drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option which 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 move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.