The truck which are used in industries to carry heavy loads by the help of inserting harden forks under the weight are called forklift truck. Forklift trucks are having hydraulic lifting instrument to move huge items and the forklift operator controls the truck with the help of wheels, foot pedals or levers. Forklift truck is a machine, which contains seat for the operator, wheels, levers, switches and lots of technique so that an operator can perform his job efficiently. They are most commonly used to transfer heavy materials from one place to another. These trucks are available in three and four wheels.
Forklift trucks are available in variety in markets. It is due to their functions their capabilities and their qualities. Industrial forklift trucks are rated or recognized by their weight lifting traits because the manufacturer on the nameplate of the truck provides the information of the maximum weight limit. In today’s world there are few companies who have already grasp the maximum part of the industrial forklift trucks market, some of these are KION group, Toyota industries, Mitsubishi heavy industries etc.
Forklift trucks are used in almost all the business where the transformation of heavy goods takes place. The designs of forklift trucks are different just because of the shape of the tires and the engine, which is, used init. There are many types of forklift truck, which are used, in different companies according to their requirements two of them are mentioned below.
- Motorized drive forklift: it is used for carrying the materials or goods for long distances.
- Turret forklift trucks: These trucks are commonly used to lift the heavy materials with an elevating mechanism.
There are some features, which are very familiar in all the forklift trucks, which always aware the workers from their movement and avoid injuries or accidents. The manufactures also use almost the same designs but some differences will always be there to capture different markets in terms of money and recognition.
Industrial places now started relying on forklifts due to their abilities to serve them. In spite of these advantages sometimes forklift also proven dangerous for the workers and the injuries related with forklift trucks are not minor. So a proper training on safety measures should be given to the workers periodically to protect them from major accidents.