Chain for Forklifts

Forklift Chain - The life of the lift truck lift chains can actually be lengthened with good care and maintenance. Lubricating correctly is a great way to be able to prolong the capability of this forklift part. It is really essential to apply oil occasionally with a brush or whatever lube application device. The volume and frequency of oil application should be sufficient to be able to avoid any rust discoloration of oil in the joints. This reddish brown discoloration usually signals that the lift chains have not been correctly lubricated. If this condition has occurred, it is very important to lubricate the lift chains at once.

All through lift chain operation it is normal for some metal to metal contact to occur which could cause a few parts to wear out sooner or later. As soon as there is 3 percent elongation on the lift chain, it is considered by industry standards to have worn out the chain. In order to prevent the scary likelihood of a catastrophic lift chain failure from taking place, the maker highly recommends that the lift chain be replaced before it reaches 3 percent elongation. The lift chain gets longer due to progressive joint wear that elongates the chain pitch. This elongation is capable of being measured by placing a certain number of pitches under tension.

One more factor to ensuring good lift chain maintenance is to check the clevis pins on the lift chain for indications of wear and tear. The lift chains have been put together so that the tapered faces of the clevis pin are lined up. Usually, rotation of the clevis pins is commonly caused by shock loading. Shock loading occurs when the chain is loose and then suddenly a load is applied. This causes the chain to go through a shock as it 'snaps' under the load tension. Without the proper lubrication, in this particular case, the pins can rotate in the chain's link. If this particular situation occurs, the lift chains should be replaced at once. It is essential to always replace the lift chains in pairs to ensure even wear.


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Forklift Parts

Attachment for Stand Up Forklift

Stand Up Forklift Attachments - IC engine powered trucks are labeled according to the fuel used. Type "G" forklifts are gasoline fueled. They meet the minimum standards for fire hazards. This is the most common designation found on gasoline fueled lift trucks. Forklifts labeled "G" are not utilized in dangerous places for apparent reasons. Type "GS" trucks are gasoline fueled...

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Lifting Hooks

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Electric Stacker Parts

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Electric Boom Lift Parts

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Yale Forklift Attachment

Yale Forklift Attachments - Yale Materials Handling Corporation is an international organization that is part of the NACCO Materials Handling Group or likewise known as NMHG. NAACO Materials Handling Group is the largest manufacturer of lift trucks within the USA. They've $1.5 billion in profits, making them the third biggest around the world. NMHG designs, engineers, builds and sells a...

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Telehandler Parts

Telehandler Parts - The telehandler or telescopic handler is a normally used machine in industrial and agricultural applications. This equipment is similar in appearance to a forklift and likewise works in a similar manner, even if telehandlers are much more like a crane than forklift. It has a telescopic boom that can extend forward and upward from the motor vehicle....

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Adjustable Booms

Adjustable Booms - For many businesses, a really useful piece of equipment is the adjustable boom forklift which could pick up and move vary heavy things all-around. The forklift mechanism is a really helpful device on its own, equipped with powered forks on the front of the device. These prongs could be slid under really heavy loads and then raised....

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Carpet Pole Attachments

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