Things to consider before buying a forklift attachment
When it comes to buying a forklift attachment there are things that you need to consider. In this small post, we are going to identify some of the things you need to check when visiting a manufacturer or a forklift hardware shop.
Type of attachment
There are various types of forklift attachments. Here are some of the most common industry used variants-
Jib attachments
Hook attachments
Drum clamp attachment
Bucket clamp attachment
Paper clamp attachment
Sweeper forklift attachment
Load stabilizer attachment
Carton clamp attachment
Push and pull forklift attachment
Of course the model or the end type that you will purchase needs to be determined based on what are the items that will be usually transported and carried in your industry.
The weight carrying capacity of the attachment
The weight carrying capacity of the attachments is a major factor to consider here. of course, the model and the type will have a maximum threshold capacity for which it can carry items. Ensure that you take proper precautions in choosing the maximum weight carrying attachments of the clamp before buying a certain variant.
Whether the mast can be installed with multiple types of attachments
As we told you above there are various types of clamp attachments that are ideal for transporting a particular type of item. Of course, it is the mast that in some models can be used for installing and de-installing various types of attachments all the same mast. These are the ones that you can use for carrying multiple types of loads in industries.