Toyota

There are actually numerous options and attachments available for lift trucks. While most attachments are manufactured to be utilized on regular lift trucks, there are some made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is really important to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment that should be approved for use by the particular lift truck manufacturer.

The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift device. The sideshift apparatus allows the fork carriage to slide right and left as well as allow for more accurate load positioning. The sideshift allows the operator to be more versatile with the machinery.

The fork positioner is another attachment option that allows the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mainly used in high volume operations where there is a huge range of pallet and crate sizes handled.

The fork pivot enables the carriage and forks to pivot or rotate. Utilized for transporting and dumping hoppers that is especially designed. These attachments are very helpful for many industrial operations.

Slip sheet attachments are another attachment which are used where slip sheets that is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard which are utilized rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterward, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.

Drum attachments are available in numerous shapes and sizes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments that can pick up various drums all at once.

Tilt control is another option that allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions that slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you pick up and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except rather than being circular, the clamping surface is flat.

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