Choosing Forklift Attachments & Accessories

Carpet Pole Forklift Attachment
Transport rolls of carpet with a carpet pole forklift attachment.

The forklift has multitude of uses in the material handling industry such as in construction and warehousing. Already a highly productive equipment, the forklift can be made more useful with the addition of attachments and accessories.

Forklift attachments and accessories are available in many varieties and forms which allow a forklift to be modified for use in particular applications. Forklift owners should exercise care in choosing an attachment or accessory that is most suitable for the work at hand.

Load protectors for example prevent scratching and chipping and are best for handling delicate materials. There are also carpet poles for handling rolled materials like carpets and cloth.

Attachments and accessories add to a forklift’s weight and may reduce its lifting capacity. Thus it is also important to consider the size and weight of a forklift when incorporating any type of add-on.

Visit material handling equipment company Bahrns.com to learn more about the different types of forklift attachments and accessories and their functions.