Swing Carriages

Swing Carriage - The maximum load capacity for forklift jibs in both the retracted or extended positions range from 1935 pounds to as much as 6000 pounds. It's a good suggestion to ask a material handling specialist regarding the restrictions for your particular use. The load capacity ratings are really intended for the jib itself and not the lift truck or even the utmost load that can be moved safely with a particular lift truck. It is very important remember that at any time when whatever accessories like a forklift jib are fitted to the forklift, the new center of gravity made by the attachment would reduce the general lift capacity of the forklift. There are directions obtainable that offer information on how to accurately calculate these load limits.

Before utilizing any lift truck jib, make sure that the shackles and hooks are correctly secured to the lift truck. Verify and even double check that the pins are tight. It is imperative that the weight calculations are properly made and double checked. Remember to take into consideration the truth that rated capacities occasionally decrease whenever the boom is in an elevated position, every time the boom is fully extended with telehandlers or every time the mast is slanted forward.

Essential tips whenever making use of an adjustable jib is to never pull a load utilizing this particular kind of accessory. These kinds of accessories are only used for vertical raising. Also, refrain from letting the load swing. Utilize extreme caution each and every time a load is carried to avoid tipping over the truck.

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Forklift Parts

Diesel Forklift Attachments

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Parts for Electric Forklifts

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Hydraulic Boom Lift Attachment

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Parts for Full Rise Scissor Lifts

Full Rise Scissor Lift Parts - Scissor pallet vehicles are designed for transporting and raising singly stacked pallets by integrating a lifting apparatus that permits the pallets on the vehicle to be elevated. This apparatus is a great tool for functioning in space limited areas that is not going to allow a full-sized lift truck. The scissor pallet truck is...

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Steering Valves for Forklift

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Telehandler Part

Telehandler Parts - A telehandler or telescopic handler is a machine which is normally utilized in agricultural and industrial applications. It has the same look to a lift truck and even functions in a similar way, though, the telehandler is more of a crane than a forklift. It has a telescopic boom which could extend forward and upward from the...

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Snow Bucket Attachments

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Parts for Straight Boom Lift

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