What is a 2 stage mast forklift?
What is a 2 stage mast forklift?
2-Stage – A two stage mast, also known as a duplex, has two sections. The outer stage does not move and gives the option for freelift. The inner mast section raises up to elevate the carriage and forks. A two stage mast offers great visibility and is ideal for moving loads in trailers.
How does a forklift mast work?
As you may already know, a forklift uses hydraulic pressure to raise the mast up by raising the lift cylinders. This, in turn, raises the inner mast channels, but without the lift chains, your forks and carriage aren’t going anywhere. The chain is then bolted into a boss that is welded onto the inner mast rail.
When traveling unloaded the forks should be raised?
Keep the forks 6 to 10 inches above the ground to avoid potential hazards on the ground. Remember that forklifts are top-heavy. Carry the load low and tilted back. Use caution when carrying a load on an uneven surface; it creates a tip-over hazard.
What does the second hydraulic control lever on a forklift control?
The second lever controls the tilt of the forks, allowing for better weight distribution, keeping objects from falling off while driving and helping items slide off when unloading. You tilt the forks forward by pushing the lever forward, and you tilt the forks back by pulling the lever back.
How high is a 2 stage mast?
A typical two stage mast for a forklift with a capacity from 2,000 lbs. to 6,000 lbs. will have approximately 130″ of maximum lift and will be around 83-88″ Overall Height Lowered (OAHL). Two stage masts are very common in high capacity forklifts of 15,000 lbs. and up.
What do you call the forks on a forklift?
FORKS. Also known as the tynes, the forks on a forklift are used to make direct contact with a load for transport. They are attached to the forklift carriage and are designed to carry a load from the bottom.
How high can a standard forklift reach?
between 10 and 15 ft
Another measurement to consider is height. Most standard forklifts can reach heights between 10 and 15 ft, but special forklifts like the telehandler can lift as high as 55 ft depending on the telehandler size you select.
