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Cascade Corporation (world leader in lift trucks parts) has come up with a list of forklift attachments:

 Dimensioning Devices- this fork truck mounted dimensioning system provides dimensions for the cargo which allow truck trailer space utilisation and supports warehouse automation systems. The system usually communicates the dimensions through 802.11 radios. NTEP certified dimensioning devices are available to support commercial activities that charge based on volume.

 Sideshifter – is a hydraulic attachment which permits the operator to move the tines (forks) and backrest in a lateral fashion. This helps make placement of a load without having to reposition the tuck much easier.

 Rotator – To assist in the handling of skids that might have become very tilted and other specialty material handling needs, some forklifts are fitted with an attachment that lets the tines to be turned around. This kind of attachment can also be used for dumping containers for fast unloading.

 Fork Positioner – a hydraulic attachment that moves the tines (forks) together or apart. This eliminates the need for the operator to manually change the tines for different sized loads.

 Roll and Barrel Clamp Attachment – A mechanical or hydraulic attachment used to squeeze the item that is to be moved. It is used for handling barrels, kegs, or paper rolls. This kind of attachment can also have a rotational function. For example, the rotational function can help an operator to place a vertically stored paper into the horizontal intake of a printing press.

 Pole Attachments – In some places, such as carpet warehouses, a long metal pole is used instead of forks to lift carpet rolls. Similar devices, but are usually much bigger, are used to pick up metal coils.

 Carton and Multipurpose Clamp Attachments – are hydraulic attachments which let the operator to open and close around a load, squeezing it to pick it up. Things like cartons, boxes and bales can be moved with this kind of attachment. When using these attachments, the forklift truck is sometimes called a ‘clamp truck’.

 Slip Sheet Attachment (Push – Pull) – this is a hydraulic attachment that reaches forward, clamps onto a slip sheet and draws the slip sheet onto wide and thin metal forks so it can be transported. The attachment pushes the slip sheet and loads off the forks so they can then be placed.

 Drum Handler Attachment – is a mechanical attachment that slides onto the tines (forks). It usually has a spring-loaded jaw that grips the top lip edge of a drum so it can be transported. Another kind can grab around the drum in a manner similar to the roll or barrel attachments.

 Man Basket – a lift platform that slides onto the tines (forks) was designed for hoisting workers. The man basket has railings to keep the person from falling and also has brackets which are used for attaching a harness for safety measures. As well as this, a strap or chain is used to attach the man basket to the carriage of the forklift.

 Telescopic Forks – are hydraulic attachments that enable the operator to operate in warehouse design for “double-deep stacking”, meaning that two pallet shelves are positioned behind each other without an aisle between them.

 Scales -Fork truck mounted scales aid operators to competently weigh the pallets they handle without interrupting their workflow by travelling to a platform scale. Scales are available that provide legal-for-trade weights for operations that entail billing by weight. They are easily retro-fitted to the truck by hanging on the carriage in the same way that forks hang on a truck.

Any attachment on a forklift will reduce its nominal load rating, which is calculated with a stock fork carriage and forks. The actual load rating may be greatly lower.

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We specialise in new and used Nissan Forklift sales plus forklift hire, service, parts and specialised financial services. For more than 20 years Powerlift Australia has focused on bringing the benefits of Nissan Forklifts to Australian businesses. Our customers know we’re small enough to care but big enough to trust, whether they need new or used forklifts, forklift hire, finance, parts or service.

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