For lift trucks nowadays, there are numerous attachment options offered. Nearly all attachments are made to be used on regular forklifts and are made to be used on VNA and reach trucks. It is very important to note that OSHA requires approval for any attachment which must be approved for use by the specific lift truck manufacturer.
The sideshift attachment is considered to be standard forklift equipment. The sideshift apparatus allow for more accurate load positioning as well as enables the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the equipment.
The fork positioner is a different attachment choice which allows the operator to adjust the distance between the forks without having to get off of the truck. This particular attachment is mostly used in high volume operations where there is a wide array of pallet and crate sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the forks and carriage to rotate or pivot. Used for transporting and dumping hoppers which is especially designed. These attachments are really helpful for numerous industrial operations.
The slip sheet attachment is utilized to slip sheets of paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard that is utilized instead of pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterward, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments are available in many sizes and shapes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps which go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other kinds of drum attachments that can pick up a range of drums all simultaneously.
Another option is tilt control, which allows 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.