Forklift Attachments

Forklift Servicing from Atlas Forklift's West Midlands Location

Forklift attachments

Atlas Forklift aims to be a reliable one stop shop for new and used fork lift truck parts for a wide variety of forklift trucks.

All the forklift attachments supplied by Atlas Forklift meet the highest standards of quality assurance. We supply everything from rotators and clamps all the way to jibs and safety cages. Atlas Forklift always has solutions to your forklift truck problems.

FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS - FAQ's

Forklifts are designed to adapt to different working environments; that’s why they have interchangeable forklift attachments. Forklift attachments come in many shapes, sizes and types including but not limited to: pallet, polished and tapered, Cooie forks, double drop forks, brick tine forks, extendable forks and plywood forks. These forklift attachments can be removed from the forklift carriage and replaced depending on the requirements of the warehouse and the workload. 

The most common types of forklift attachments are pallet, polished and tapered, and plywood forks, but these are not the only forklift attachments available. Other forklift attachments include side shifters, fork positioners, paper clamps, push-pull attachments, multiple pallet handlers, fork extensions, and fork rotators. Again, these attachments operate on any forklift carriage.  

Yes. the type of forklift attachments chosen for the work can influence the forklift attachment safety. Health and safety are a high priority in a warehouse, so forklift attachments need to be selected carefully and operated by a trained professional. Forklift attachments will also be selected based on the types of stacking in the warehouse, like floor stacking or pallet racking. 

There are many advantages of forklift attachments, not least the additional safety protocol they have. The right forklift attachments prevent warehouse operatives from handling materials manually and causing injury to themselves or someone. The right forklift attachments also align with the warehouse stacks and operations, reducing the risk of errors when handling materials.  

It’s important for health and safety that forklift attachments are installed correctly by a qualified professional. Forklift attachments are installed by driving the carriage to the forks that are waiting on the pallets. Tilt the mast forwards and catch the forks in the notches, then tilt back the mast and brake. Slide the forks until they engage the bottom notch, then turn the top fork pins.

Yes. Forklift attachments affect the weight and centring of the forklift carriage as well as its load capacity. Forklift attachments have different weights depending on the attachment type and purpose; this will need to be considered when assessing the load weight of warehouse materials. Forklift attachments will never increase the weight a forklift carriage can handle. 

Different warehouses have different requirements. Dockyards use forklifts to stack barges with bulky cargo, recycling facilities use them to load and unload containers, and construction sites use them to transport building materials. A forklift attachment benefits a warehouse by providing a range of options for lifting heavy loads. And forklift attachment safety is always a high priority.

Industrial lift trucks are needed for material handling; these are used in a wide range of industries to transport a range of loads, materials, and weights. Utilising the best attachments will depend on the type of load being carried and the environment they are being used in. Fork positioners can important forklift attachments for material handling since they can be automatically adjusted by the driver to secure the load. Other important forklift attachments could include jibs, rotators and clamps for items such as white goods.

Yes. There are many forklift attachment hazards, such as load hazards, maintenance hazards, and operational hazards. Forklift operators must undergo sufficient training and have relevant licenses to operate carriages. Forklift attachment hazards occur when the attachments are not fitted correctly, or the wrong attachments are fitted for the workload leading to safety concerns. 

Forklift attachment safety is a high priority in warehouses and distribution centres. While forklift attachments are designed with safety in mind, incorrect or faulty attachments can lead to forklift attachment safety issues. When a forklift attachment is poorly maintained, worn out, or incorrectly fitted to the carriage, there is an increased likelihood of forklift attachment failure.

Warehouses looking to increase forklift attachment safety should assess the needs of the business and sector and then choose the best forklift attachments for the general workload. When you reduce the number of warehouse attachments in your centre, you reduce the risk of using incorrect attachments and improve the training standards for your warehouse operatives. 

High-quality forklift truck attachments should not display any signs of wear and tear. There should be no cracks or weaknesses in the attachment material. Quality forklift truck attachments also don’t have loose or missing clamps and T-bolts that pose a safety risk when moving materials. It’s also important to purchase forklift trucks fit for the warehouse and the work.  

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