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You have numerous options and attachments available for lift trucks. Though most attachments are made to be used on regular lift trucks, there are actually some made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is important to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment which must be approved for use by the specific producer of lift truck.

The most essential common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift apparatus allow for more accurate load positioning as well as enables the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift allows the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.

Fork positioners are an attachment choice that enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance from the cab of the truck. This specific attachment is mostly used in high volume operations where there is a huge variety of crate and pallet sizes handled.

Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to rotate or pivot. These attachments can be specifically designed for transporting and dumping hoppers. These attachments are very useful for numerous industrial applications.

The slip sheet attachment is used to slip sheets of plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard which is utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform. Then, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.

Drum attachments come in numerous shapes and sizes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are some 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 drum attachments which are able to pick up a range of drums all at once.

Another option is tilt control, which allows the operator to preset the fork tilt angles. For extensions slide over the forks to help lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.

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Forklift Parts