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Forklift Fork Extensions
Fork Extension for Forklift - Lift truck extensions are a good alternative when you find you have to reach further than your typical lift truck allows. Moreover, if you find that a load exceeds more than you can safely lift on your forklift, an extension can help you complete your job safely.
Increasing Lift Truck Output
Extensions will provide added support and capacity to the lift truck when lifting or moving pallets, containers, or very heavy cargo. Furthermore, the extensions would add more length to the existing blades enabling the operator to be able to reach further than before. Making use of forklift extensions saves a company the need to obtain separate machinery in order to finish the task. This can save possibly thousands of dollars while adding more efficiency and productivity choices making use of the machine you already have.
Several of the fork extensions will simply slip overtop of the forklift forks. Extensions could be obtained to fit forks with widths from four to six inches. It is extremely vital that you measure the extensions to be certain of a correct fit. Knowing that extensions have an inside width which is half an inch wider than the size stated is vital to ensuring the accurate fit. When buying your extension size, be sure it is equal to your fork's width. For instance, if you have forks that are six inches wide, you would utilize an extension that is six inches wide.
OSHA Standards
There is safety standards established by OSHA which regulate the length of extension that you could use. According to the regulation, extensions are not able to be longer than fifty percent of the actual blade length. Following those rules would help to sustain a safe operation. A yellow powder coat finish is added to the steel forklift extensions to be able to avoid rust. The two most popular dimensions for lift truck extensions in the business are sixty inches and seventy two inches, though, different lengths are obtainable.
Securing Mechanism
Securing mechanisms are presented in two choices. The first option secures the extensions onto the forklift with a single pull pin. This is the rapid release method. The second and safer choice is the safety loop which is welded on and provides a more secure attachment of the extension. The forklift extensions are offered in both tapered or non-tapered for nearly all container and pallet loads. Triangular extensions are used when transporting cylinder loads.
Cylinder Loads
Loads which have pipes, drums or coils are considered to be cylinder loads. Extensions for cylinder loads are even constructed of steel. They are built to fit forks up to 2" thick and which are 4" to 5" in width. Secured in place with a locking bar, they slide off and on effortlessly. Triangular extensions differ in length from fifty four to sixty inches.
Safety Measures
Safety precautions must be utilized when utilizing any industrial device or equipment and lift truck extensions are no different. Checking your forklift extensions prior to using them is a very good practice to get into. After placing an extension onto the forklift, the securing device must be inspected. Personal injury or damage to the load could occur if the extensions were to become loose and fall off. Following OSHA regulations would even help to be able to guarantee the safety of the one operating it and others working close by.
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