Forklift Fork Extensions

Fork Extension for Forklift - Forklift extensions are a great choice whenever you find you have to reach further than your standard lift truck allows. Additionally, if you find that a load exceeds over what you could safely raise on your forklift, an extension can help you do your job safely.

Increasing Lift Truck Productivity

Extensions will offer added support and capacity to the lift truck when moving or lifting pallets, containers, or very heavy cargo. Moreover, the extensions would add more length to the existing forks enabling the individual operating it to be able to reach further than before. Utilizing forklift extensions really saves a business the need to obtain individual machinery so as to finish the job. This could save probably thousands of dollars while adding more efficiency and productivity alternatives using the equipment you already have.

Several of the fork extensions will just slip overtop of the lift truck blades. Extensions can be obtained in order to fit forks with widths from four to six inches. It is very vital that you measure the extensions to be certain of a right fit. Knowing that extensions have an inner width that is half an inch wider as opposed to the size stated is vital to ensuring the exact fit. Whenever obtaining your extension size, make sure it is equivalent to your blade's width. For example, if you have blades which are 6 inches wide, you would make use of an extension which is six inches wide.

OSHA Standards

There is safety standards set by OSHA that regulate the length of extension which you could use. Based on the regulation, extensions cannot be longer than 50 percent of the actual blade length. Abiding by these rules will help to maintain a safe operation. A yellow powder coat finish is added to the metal forklift extensions in order to avoid corrosion. The two most popular dimensions for forklift extensions in the business are 60" and 72", even though, other lengths are offered.

Securing Mechanism

There are two individual securing mechanisms existing. The first option connects the extensions onto the forklift with one pull pin. The second and safer alternative is the safety loop which is welded on and provides a more stable attachment of the extension. The forklift extensions are accessible either non-tapered or tapered for most container and pallet loads. Triangular extensions are utilized whenever moving cylinder loads.

Cylinder Loads

Loads which comprise coils, pipes or drums are considered to be cylinder loads. Extensions for cylinder loads are likewise made of steel. They are made to fit forks up to 2" thick and which are 4" to 5" in width. Fixed in place utilizing a locking bar, they slide on and off easily. Triangular extensions range in length from fifty four to sixty inches.

Safety Measures

Safety measures must be utilized whenever using any industrial tool or equipment and lift truck extensions are no different. Checking your lift truck extensions prior to utilizing them is a very good habit to get into. Right after placing an extension onto the forklift, the attaching mechanism should be double checked. Physical injury or destruction to the load could occur if the extensions were to become unfastened and fall off. Adhering OSHA regulations would likewise help to be able to ensure the safety of the one operating it and people working in close proximity.

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