A Look at Komatsu Forklift Parts

After you have been operating a Komatsu forklift for a long period of time, you may find yourself running into a maintenance problem that will require one or more of the thousands of Komatsu forklift parts on your machine to be replaced. United States law obligates a forklift operator to perform a forklift inspection prior to every single engagement of the device. Such an inspection is essential because if a forklift has one damaged or malfunctioning part, this can give rise to a failure of structural integrity or an impairment of precision control. In the worst case scenario, a parts failure may end up resulting in a fatal accident.

There are a number of different types of Komatsu forklift parts. A good number of crucial forklift parts are concentrated in the mast, which is the structure on the front or rear part of the vehicle that houses the machinery responsible for the raising, lowering, and tilting of the load. This machinery is composed of hydraulic cylinders and rails that interlock to provide support in handling heavy loads. The forklift mast parts include hydraulic cylinder rods, cylinder seals, cylinder pins, lifting chains, hoses, and guide rails. A failure of any of these parts can result in an inability to properly accomplish lifting and loading jobs.

The cab is the section of the forklift where the operator sits and controls the maneuvers of the vehicle. The forklift cab houses gas and brake pedals, brakes, switches, levers or joysticks, informational gauges, instrument panels, a space heater, and a steering wheel. A breakdown in the instrumentation or the controls can cause serious problems in the proper operation of the forklift. Brake or steering failure can lead to a damaging accident.

A forklift also relies on a type of power supply. This will differ depending on the model of your vehicle. A forklift can be powered by diesel, propane or LPG, or electric batteries. For example, the Komatsu model FB20M-3 is an electric counter balance forklift. If you are having trouble operating the FB20M-3, then you may have a problem with the electric battery and need to get a replacement.

Other forklift parts can be classified as attachments. These are usually types of forks or tines that are used in engaging the load. There is a wide variety in attachments, which may include fork petitioners, side shifters, rotators, container handlers, pole handlers, carpet poles, slip sheet attachments, carton clamps, roll clamps, and multipurpose clamps. Komatsu forklift parts should be sourced from a reliable dealer.