Fork Extension for Forklift

Forklift Fork Extensions - Lift truck extensions are a good alternative when you find you need to reach further than your typical lift truck allows. Furthermore, if you find that a load exceeds more than you can securely pick up on your lift truck, an extension can help you carry out your job safely.

Increasing Forklift Productivity

Lift truck extensions offer the added support and capacity needed whenever picking up long pallets, containers or extremely heavy loads. What's more, the extensions add more length to the blades which enables the person operating it to reach increased distances. Utilizing lift truck extensions truly saves a business the requirement to acquire individual equipment in order to finish the job. This could save possibly thousands of dollars while adding more productivity and efficiency choices using the machinery you already have.

Many of the fork extensions would just slip overtop of the forklift blades. Extensions can be bought to fit blades with widths from 4-6 inches. It is very essential that you measure the extensions to be sure of a proper fit. Knowing that extensions have an inner width that is half an inch wider compared to the the size stated is paramount to making sure the right fit. When acquiring your extension size, make certain it is equivalent to your blade's width. For example, if you have forks which are 6 inches wide, you will use an extension that is six inches wide.

OSHA Standards

There is safety standards set by OSHA that regulate the length of extension which you can utilize. According to the guidelines, extensions can not be longer than 50 percent of the original fork length. Following these rules will help to sustain a safe operation. A yellow powder coat finish is added to the metal forklift extensions in order to prevent rust. The two most common dimensions for forklift extensions in the business are sixty inches and seventy two inches, although, different lengths are obtainable.

Securing Mechanism

Securing mechanisms are available in two choices. The first choice secures the extensions onto the forklift with one pull pin. This is the rapid release method. The second and safer choice is the safety loop which is welded on and offers a more secure attachment of the extension. The forklift extensions are existing either tapered or non-tapered for most pallet and container loads. Triangular extensions are utilized when moving cylinder loads.

Cylinder Loads

Loads which have pipes, drums or coils are considered to be cylinder loads. Extensions for cylinder loads are also constructed of steel. They are designed to fit blades up to 2" thick and which are 4" to 5" in width. Secured in place making use of a locking bar, they slip off and on effortlessly. Triangular extensions vary in length from 54" to 60".

Safety Measures

Safety precautions should be used when utilizing whatever industrial device or equipment and forklift extensions are no different. Inspecting your lift truck extensions before using them is a really great practice to get into. Right after placing an extension onto the lift truck, the attaching device should be inspected. Personal injury or destruction to the load could occur if the extensions were to become unfastened and fall off. Adhering OSHA regulations would even help so as to ensure the safety of the operator as well as others working nearby.

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