How to choose the right attachments for a forklift in a warehouse

When choosing high-quality attachments for a forklift, you must first consider what tasks you set for the equipment. This is a great opportunity to expand the basic functionality and increase the efficiency of all warehouse operations. We tell you everything about how to choose the right equipment and what parameters to pay attention to first of all.

Types of attachments for warehouse forklifts

Forklift attachments themselves can help perform a variety of functions. There are quite a few categories:

• standard or reinforced forks. Required for moving pallets with loads of different weights;
• lateral displacements. Necessary for moving left and right without moving the loader itself, which significantly speeds up the work;
• Fork positioners. This allows you to conveniently adjust the distance between the forks, which is especially convenient when working with pallets of different sizes;
• Roll grippers. Required in warehouses that often deal with the paper, textile and cable industries.

In addition, you can pay attention to rotators, buckets, tipping platforms and fork extensions, which can be useful to you in the warehouse. The main thing is to clearly determine the tasks that the operator will perform on the equipment in order to determine the types of attachments you need .

How to choose the right equipment for different warehouse operations

To make the right choice, you need to determine the specifics of the workflow and the cargo being transported. Here are some important features:

• for packaged products, standard forks, positioners and sideshifters are ideal;
• for cargo without pallets. It is best to use clamps, as well as special platforms with a slope or special grips;
• for working with soft packages. Choose confident grips with rubber pads that will prevent damage to the surface of the cargo.

Now you know how to choose attachments for a forklift and what to pay attention to first. The main thing is that all elements are compatible with each other.

There is a large number of different attachments that will be useful when working with different loads. For each task, it is necessary to select its own elements that will allow you to perform work processes faster and better. It is necessary to take into account the load capacity, rotation angle and type of attachment, as well as the compatibility with the loader model.

Main criteria for selecting attachments

When choosing hydraulic equipment for warehouse equipment, you need to pay attention to your type of forklift, its lifting capacity and the dimensions of the future cargo. Thanks to this, it will be much easier for you to determine the necessary elements and order them with delivery to your city in our online store. It is also necessary to take into account the frequency of use, the conditions of the warehouse itself, where space may be limited, and the speed of operations by the operator. 

Tips for maintaining and extending the life of attachments

You can use the forklift's grabs and forks for a really long time if you carry out maintenance and care for the equipment. To do this, you need:

• Conduct a visual inspection. Before starting work, inspect the equipment to detect cracks, various deformations, or loosened bolts;
• clean the equipment. After finishing work, it is necessary to clean everything from sand and dirt, especially if work was carried out with aggressive materials;
• lubricate moving elements. This reduces wear during work processes;
• monitor the hydraulics. Do not allow oil leaks, which can damage the equipment and the loader itself;
• Store the equipment in a dry place.

Thanks to competent maintenance, you will not only be able to save money on repairs, but also increase work efficiency. The long-term use of the equipment also directly depends on the care of all elements.