Most forklifts depend on hydraulic pressure to raise their lift cylinders to hoist the mast up. Forklift chains are necessary to move the fork and carriage of your forklift. If your chain is worn, your forklift operators are at serious risk for injury.
How do you check a forklift chain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp3DRssf-oE
What is leaf chain?
Leaf Chain is the most simple of steel chains, consisting only of link plates and pins. This chain generally has greater tensile strength than roller chains and runs over sheaves rather than sprockets. They are suitable for hanging, balancing or motion transmitting applications.
What type of chain does a forklift use?
mast chains
How do you clean a forklift chain?
Chains can only be cleaned by means of paraffin derivatives, such as petroleum or diesel oil. Never clean the chains with a high-pressure cleaner, air spray or chemicals. Never re-lubricate the chain while it is under tension, as this will prevent the lubricant from reaching in all crevices and openings.
How do you identify a leaf chain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKf2Oq47Ooc
How do I identify my forklift chain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKf2Oq47Ooc
How does a forklift chain work?
How Does the Forklift Roller Chain Pulley System Work? The machine's forks that carry the load are attached to the frame with a pair of roller chain pulleys. The pulley's fulcrum is a gear found at the top of the mast.Oct 16, 2019