Forklift Parts and Their Specific Functions
Forklifts consist of several parts which are divided according to their specific functions.
A forklift is a material handling tool that has the function to lift, move, or organize material
with large capacities.
Please check below the main components of a forklift:
1. Mast:
The function of this mast is to lift, lower, and tilt the material.
2. Lift Cylinder:
Has the function to regulate the lifting, lowering, and tilting of materials
3. Back Rest:
The function of the back rest is to protect the mast so that the items on the fork do not fall when tilted backward.
4. Fork
It's located at the very bottom, Forks have functions to carry and lift materials
and move them from one place to another.
5. Tilt Cylinder
This tilt has the advantage of being able to move back and forth. In addition,
the function of the tilt cylinder is to adjust the tilt of the mast found on the forklift.
6. Drive Wheel
Forklifts have four tires, two on the front and two on the back.
The front tire size is bigger than the rear tire because it has a balancing function.
7. Rear Wheel
Rear wheels are a mechanism for moving that is assisted by hydraulic so that the operator becomes
lighter in turning the rear wheels. The way it works is when the rear wheels are rotated, the worm shaft rotates too.
8. Light& Horns
The light on the forklift has a function to aid visibility in low-light environments.
This gives operators and pedestrians an advantage to see the forklift in low-light environments.
9. Forklift Seat
Has a function as a seat for the operator to drive the forklift.
10. Overhead Guard
Protect operators from work accidents. The material used on this overhead guard is sturdy iron
so it is very safe for the operators.