Forklift Fork Extension

Forklift Fork Extensions - Lift truck extensions are a great choice when you find you have to reach further than your standard forklift will allow. Additionally, if you find that a load exceeds over what you can safely raise on your forklift, an extension could help you complete your task safely.

Increasing Lift Truck Output

Extensions would provide extra support and capacity to the forklift whenever lifting or moving pallets, containers, or extremely heavy loads. Moreover, the extensions would add more length to the existing blades enabling the individual operating it to reach further than before. Utilizing lift truck extensions truly saves a company the requirement to acquire separate equipment so as to finish the job. This could save possibly thousands of dollars while adding more efficiency and productivity alternatives utilizing the equipment you already have.

A lot of extensions just slip over the typical forklift forks. Extensions could be acquired to be able to fit forks which have widths of 4, 5 and 6 inches. It is vital to measure your extensions to be able to obtain a correct fit. Knowing that extensions have an inner width that is half an inch wider compared to the the size stated is vital to ensuring the accurate fit. When purchasing your extension size, make sure it is equal to your blade's width. For instance, if you have blades which are six inches wide, you will use an extension which is six inches wide.

OSHA Standards

OSHA standards for safety have a regulation length for fork extensions. According to this particular regulation, fork extensions cannot be longer than 50% of the actual fork length. Following those rules would help to sustain a safe operation. A yellow powder coat finish is added to the steel forklift extensions to avoid corrosion. The two most common sizes for forklift extensions in the industry are 60" and 72", even if, different lengths are obtainable.

Securing Mechanism

Securing mechanisms are existing in two choices. The first option secures the extensions onto the forklift with one pull pin. This is the rapid release mechanism. The next and safer choice is the safety loop which is welded on and offers a more dependable attachment of the extension. The forklift extensions are existing either tapered or non-tapered for nearly all pallet and container loads. Triangular extensions are used when transferring cylinder loads.

Cylinder Loads

Cylinder loads comprise coils drums or pipes. The extensions made to fit cylinder loads are normally constructed of steel and can be designed to fit forks up to 2" thick and are 4" to 5" in width. Attached in place making use of a locking bar, they slide off and on without difficulty. Triangular extensions vary in length from fifty four to sixty inches.

Safety Measures

Safety measures should be utilized when utilizing whichever industrial tool or equipment and forklift extensions are no different. Checking your lift truck extensions before using them is a really great practice to get into. Right after placing an extension onto the forklift, the securing device must be double checked. Physical injury or destruction to the load can occur if the extensions were to become loose and fall off. Following OSHA regulations would even help so as to guarantee the safety of the operator and individuals working close by.

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