Fork Extension for Forklifts

Forklift Fork Extensions - Lift truck extensions are a good alternative whenever you find you need to reach further than your standard forklift will allow. Furthermore, if you find that a load exceeds more than you could securely raise on your forklift, an extension can help you complete your task safely.

Increasing Lift Truck Productivity

Extensions would provide extra support and capacity to the lift truck whenever lifting or moving containers, pallets, or extremely heavy loads. Moreover, the extensions would add more length to the existing blades enabling the individual operating it to be able to reach further than before. Utilizing lift truck extensions truly saves a business the requirement to acquire individual machinery so as to finish the task. This can save possibly thousands of dollars while adding more productivity and efficiency options with the machinery you already have.

Lots of extensions just slip over the typical lift truck blades. Extensions can be acquired to be able to fit blades that have widths of 4, 5 and 6 inches. It is vital to measure your extensions in order to obtain a proper fit. Knowing that extensions have an inside width which is half an inch wider compared to the the size stated is vital to ensuring the accurate fit. When acquiring your extension size, make sure it is equal to your fork's width. For example, if you have blades which are 6 inches wide, you will utilize an extension which is 6 inches wide.

OSHA Standards

There is safety standards set by OSHA which standardize the length of extension which you could use. Based on the guidelines, extensions can not be longer than fifty percent of the original blade length. Following these rules would help to sustain a safe operation. A yellow powder coat finish is added to the metal lift truck extensions to avoid corrosion. The two most common dimensions for forklift extensions in the industry are sixty inches and seventy two inches, even if, other lengths are obtainable.

Securing Mechanism

Securing mechanisms are existing in two choices. The first option connects the extensions onto the lift truck with a single pull pin. This is the rapid release method. The second and safer option is the safety loop which is welded on and provides a more secure attachment of the extension. The forklift extensions are presented either non-tapered or tapered for the majority of pallet and container loads. Triangular extensions are utilized when transporting cylinder loads.

Cylinder Loads

Cylinder loads have pipes, coils or drums. The extensions made to fit cylinder loads are typically made of steel and could be made to fit blades up to 2" thick and are 4" to 5" in width. Secured in place utilizing a locking bar, they slide off and on easily. Triangular extensions differ in length from 54" to 60".

Safety Measures

It is always a great idea to utilize safety measures when dealing with any type of industrial equipment and forklift extensions are no different. Checking your lift truck extensions prior to utilizing it is even a good practice to get into. Once the extensions have been placed onto the lift truck, the securing mechanism must be inspected also. Personal injury or destruction to the load can take place if the extensions were to become unfastened and fall off. Adhering OSHA regulations would even help to guarantee the safety of the person operating it as well as people working nearby.

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