Adding compatible attachments to your forklift can greatly increase its versatility and expand the range of tasks it is able to complete.
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Using certain attachments such as a man up safety cage can provide significant monetary savings as it eliminates the need to hire or purchase additional equipment such as a scissor lift.
In this week’s post we look at key questions that need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate attachment for your application, whilst also exploring some of the wide range of attachments available.
Installing and using the correct forklift attachment can reduce handling time, man power, fuel consumption and reduce the likelihood of product damage.
Knowing what questions to ask when looking for your next forklift attachment is vital to ensuring you purchase one that is fit for purpose.
When considering your next forklift attachment purchase Adaptalift Group recommends asking the following questions.
Knowing the maximum load weight the attachment will be required to lift is imperative to ensure an attachment with the correct safe lifting capacity is purchased.
There is no point in purchasing an attachment that isn’t able to safely handle the weight of loads it is required to lift.
Trying to lift loads heavier than the forklift and attachment are rated to lift can lead to dangerous unit instability greatly increasing the risk of the load and forklift tipping over potentially causing serious injury, fatalities or damage to product and surrounding areas or equipment.
Similar to knowing the weight of loads that the attachment must lift it is imperative to know how high the load needs to be lifted to ensure an attachment that can raise to the desired height is purchased.
Overloading an attachment that is raised high can also lead to instability issues heightening the risk that the unit will tip over with potentially dire consequences.
Standard counterbalance forklifts commonly come with either two or three hydraulic functions that may already be used to raise, lower and tilt the tynes as well as allow any side-shift function to operate.
A fourth hydraulic function will be needed to connect the attachment to for it to function correctly such as bin rotator or tipping attachments that rely on hydraulics to spin bins around or tip them forward.
It is important to ensure your forklift has the hydraulic capabilities to operate the attachment.
Knowing whether the attachment will be used permanently or temporarily can assist in decision making whether to purchase an attachment if it is going to be used long-term or to hire one if it is only required temporarily.
It is imperative that all forklifts are re-rated with updated data plates upon the installation of any attachments.
A forklifts safe rated capacity will decrease to accommodate the additional weight of the attachment that has been installed, which will lower the unit’s safe lifting capacity.
Knowing the units re-rated safe lifting capacity is imperative so it isn’t overloaded.
The installation of some attachments may require operators to undertake additional training to ensure they’re able to safely operate the attachment.
Additional training may increase the costs of the acquiring the attachment to cover operator training and certification.
After answering the above six questions a decision to purchase the most fit for purpose forklift attachment can be made.
Below is a brief list of common attachments to increase the versatility of a forklift:
Fork Positioners
Allows operators to hydraulically move forklift carriage and tynes left to right to precisely align loads.
Forklift Extension Slippers
Slippers that are installed over a forklifts existing tynes to provide extra length to handle long loads.
Forklift Slip on Jib
Metal jib that fits over a forklifts tynes that allow safe and easy hook-up of non-palletised loads to be transported.
Bale Clamp
Hydraulically controlled clamp attachment that allows a forklift to safely and efficiently lift cylindrical bales of good including cotton, textiles, scrap metal and wool.
Paper Roll Clamp
Designed specifically for the paper industry this hydraulically controlled clamp allows the safe and efficient lifting and transport of bales of paper with minimal damage to product.
Rotating Clamp
Clamp attachment that allows forklifts to lift and rotate loads up to 360 degrees.
Forward Bin Tipper
Hydraulically controlled bin tipping attachment that allows a forklift to lift and transport loads whilst being able to safely empty bulk loads via tipping the bin forward.
180 degree Bin Tipper
Hydraulically controlled bin tipping attachment that allows a forklift to lift and transport loads whilst being able to safely empty bulk loads via tipping the bin forward.
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180 and 360 Degree Rotators
Attachment that allows forklifts to safely pick-up, transport and rotate loads anywhere from 180 to 360 degrees.
Carpet Pole
Attachment specifically designed to allow lengths of carpet or other textiles to be wrapped around the central pole for safe transport via a forklift.
Push/Pull
Towbar attachment that when installed allows a forklift to move trailers or similar equipment safely.
Safety Cages
Safety cages that when fitted to a forklifts tynes can safely raise up one occupant, tools and supplies to complete work at height.
Adaptalift Group offer a wide range of high quality forklift attachments to greatly increase a unit’s versatility and productivity whilst also increasing safety.
For assistance in finding the most suitable attachment for your application contact our team on 13 22 54 or fill-out a contact form and we will be in touch.
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Freight Charges Overview The Standard Freight Charge for orders delivered by Reflex Equip into Qualifying Shipping Zones in the Sydney, Gosford, Newcastle and Melbourne areas is $44.00 Freight status is determined automatically based on the Postcode contained in the "Shipping Address" field in the Checkout area of the Reflex Equip website. For delivery outside the Qualifying Shipping Zones, freight cannot be determined at the time of the transaction. However, you may still place your order and we will then make contact by email or telephone with a quotation for the freight component
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