What is a clamp forklift?

What is a clamp? Clamps allow you to handle a variety of palletless loads. We have several types of clamps available to match your exact application needs: Fork clamps are used to clamp awkward loads between the forks. Bale clamps are used to handle nearly any type of baled products.

What are bale clamps used for?

The RBC Bale clamp is a vital piece of equipment in the transportation and movement of non-palletised loads, and often used for recycling applications and in the handling of textiles, metal, cotton and wool.

What is the main purpose of a forklift?

A forklift (also called lift truck, jitney, fork truck, fork hoist, and forklift truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances.

What is the most common forklift used?

Counterbalance Forklift Counterbalance forklifts are the most popular model of forklift. Typically they are a unit with tynes at the front and a large counterweight in the back to help offset the load weight and keep the unit stable and prevent it from tipping forwards.

What is a clamp operator?

A clamp truck driver operates a clamp truck, which performs similar tasks to a forklift. As a clamp truck driver, your duties are to move large, generally cylindrical objects in a warehouse using the clamp truck. You must have a clean driving record and, in some cases, a special operator’s license.

What is a clamping truck?

A clamp truck driver operates a clamp truck, which performs similar tasks to a forklift. As a clamp truck driver, your duties are to move large, generally cylindrical objects in a warehouse using the clamp truck. You may also perform maintenance on your vehicle and have other, unrelated duties within the warehouse.

What is a jib attachment?

Jib / crane attachments are slip-on attachments that allow the forklift to pick up loads through a lifting eye or by using slings. There are different types, for example fixed jibs, short tilting jibs and long tilting jibs.

Can I use a forklift to lift a car?

Using a forklift as a hydraulic auto lift is a bad idea. Not only is it risky, but it could easily damage the undercarriage of the car, bending the frame or body metal. Another bad idea is using a forklift to lift people to heights without using the proper forklift attachment, the forklift work platform.

Can forklift be used for lifting?

The OSHA rule for forklifts at construction sites at 29 CFR 1926.602(c)says trucks with lifting carriages or forks for lifting personnel must use a safety platform firmly secured to the lifting carriage or forks. Rough terrain forklifts shall not be used to lift personnel unless there is no other practical option.

What is the front of a forklift called?

forklift mast
The carriage is a platform located in front of the forklift mast that is used to mount objects to be controlled by the mast. This includes the forks of the forklift, the load backrest and other features of a forklift truck that come in direct contact with the loads.

What are 3 types of forklift trucks?

What are the different Forklift types?

• Class I: Electric Motor Rider Forklifts.
• Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Forklifts (Reach Trucks, Order Pickers)
• Class III: Electric Pallet Jacks, Stackers, and Tow Tractors.
• Class IV: Internal Combustion Cushion Tire Forklifts.