For lift trucks nowadays, there are many attachment options available. Most attachments are manufactured to be used on standard lift trucks and are designed to be utilized on reach trucks and VNA. It is really essential to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment which should be approved for use by the specific manufacturer of lift truck.
The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift device allows the fork carriage to slide left and right as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.
Fork positioners are an attachment option which enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance from the cab of the truck. This particular attachment is mostly used in high volume operations where there is a wide range of crate and pallet sizes handled.
Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to rotate or pivot. These attachments can be specifically designed for transporting and dumping hoppers. These attachments are extremely helpful for many industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are a different attachment which are utilized where slip sheets which is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard that are used rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum handling attachments are available in many different designs. They are various models attached to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also can rotate a full 360 degrees. There are other kinds of drum attachments which are able to pick up a variety of drums all simultaneously.
Another option is tilt control, that enables the operator to preset the fork tilt angles. For extensions slide over the forks to help lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.