Essential Guide to Forklift Jib Attachments

What is a Forklift Jib Attachment?

Forklift jibs are a common attachment that when fitted to a forklift expand its capabilities to become a multi-purpose lifting machine.

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Attachments are engineered to slide and secure easily to forklift tynes so that loads can be quickly attached to the hook at the end of the jib.

What is the Purpose of a Forklift Jib Attachment?

Jib and hook attachments provide a simple cost effective way to safely hang loads from a forklifts tynes.

Businesses can benefit from the use of jib attachments as they no longer need to hire or buy expensive additional cranes or hoists to supplement their forklift fleet.

Jibs can be effectively used in warehouse, workshops and factories to handle repetitive lifting tasks.

Common Types of Forklift Jib Attachments

The three most common types of jib attachments include:

1. Fixed Forklift Jib &#; Designed to complete repetitive lifting tasks where adjustments to the length of the jib aren&#;t necessary.
2. Extendable Forklift Jib &#; Telescopic design allows the length of the jib to be adjusted to safely accommodate loads of different sizes. Each length of extension will have a different safe lifting capacity to maintain the stability of the forklift.
3. Adjustable Forklift Jib &#; Design that allows the end of the jib to be raised and lowered to different angles to accommodate different sized loads. The safe lifting capacity of the jib will vary depending on the angle of the jib.

Safe Working Load Limits of Forklift Jibs

Attachment manufacturer&#;s engineer each type of jib with a specific maximum load weight (e.g. 2,000kg or 2T) the jib is able to safely handle.

It is important to note that the maximum safe lifting weight limit of the jib will decrease when it is extended or positioned at an angle.

The jibs maximum load limit must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Trying to lift loads heavier than the forklift and attachment are rated to lift can lead to dangerous unit instability greatly increasing the risk of the load and forklift tipping over potentially causing serious injury, fatalities or damage to product or equipment.

Forklift Jib Inspections, Maintenance and Testing

Like the forklift they&#;re connected to jib attachments should be periodically inspected and load tested by a qualified inspection officer, this is to ensure the attachment is in safe operational order.

Properly inspecting a jib includes:

• Inspect the whole jib for any wear and tear or damage, pay particular attention to critical points
• Check to make sure the hook and shackle are in safe working order
• Ensure the forklift tynes the jib slides onto are not worn or damaged

All forklift operators must be retrained to be able to safely operate any new jib attachment.

The additional weight of a jib could potentially overload a forklift causing it to tip over due to a change in the unit&#;s centre of gravity.

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Forklift Jib Safety Tips

To help ensure operator safety when using forklift jibs, consider the following safety tips:

• Check the jib and beams before use to ensure the jib is fitted to the forklifts tynes securely and will not come loose during operation.
• Forklifts tynes should always be level or tilted slightly upwards when the jib is attached to decrease the likelihood of the forklift tipping over.
• Jibs are specifically designed to only lift loads vertically, they shouldn&#;t be used to pull or swing loads. Using tag lines can help reduce any swinging.
• Jib attachments should only be used when the forklift is on level ground, they shouldn&#;t be used when a forklift is working on an incline.
• Before operating a forklift with jib attached the operator must be properly trained and certified on the use of the forklift and the attachment.

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Most people are familiar with the &#;typical&#; way to use a forklift; two forklift tynes moving vertically to carry loads or pallets or to lift loads to a higher point. And anyone who&#;s ever worked with a forklift in a factory or warehouse understands their value in lifting and moving goods, but the forklift can be so much more.

There is a large and clever variety of forklift attachments that can turn your forklift into a really handy and versatile piece of equipment. You may even be surprised by some of the ways you can use your forklift.

Impact of Attachments on Forklift Load Capacity

Before you start using attachments, you need to consider how the use of a forklift attachment will affect a forklift. Your forklift is rated for a specific maximum load capacity, and forklift attachments affect the maximum load capacity of your forklift.

Put simply, when you use an attachment on a forklift, the load capacity will be reduced and the centre of gravity of the forklift will be affected, making it less stable than it would be without the forklift drum handling attachment for example. This is because you are putting weight in front of the fulcrum point (the point or support on which a lever pivots) of the forklift prior to picking up your load. It is therefore necessary to drive the forklift as if it were partially loaded, even prior to picking up the load

Calculating the New Load Rating

The key factor in determining a new load rating is how the use of your attachment changes the centre of gravity of the forklift. The load centre is the distance from the face of the forks to the load&#;s centre of gravity. A forklift&#;s load capacity is the maximum weight that a forklift is able to safely carry at a specified load centre and a maximum load height.

If you attempt to lift a payload that is higher than your rated maximum lift capacity, while your forklift may be able to do it &#; at least for a short time &#; it isn&#;t safe and it risks the safety of your operator and employees in the immediate area. Of course, it may also damage your forklift, forklift load, and surrounding equipment, costing you money and downtime.

Load Capacity Tips

• Your forklift&#;s maximum load capacity rating will be listed on the plate installed on a highly visible area of your forklift &#; usually on the mast at eye level to the driver.
• It&#;s a good idea to buy a forklift with a maximum load capacity that is higher than the biggest weight you intend to lift. As a rule of thumb, estimate the highest payload and add 10%.
• Ensure every forklift operator knows the maximum load capacity, the weight of objects being lifted, and the effect a forklift attachment will have on performance.

Forklift Attachment Safety Tips

When working with forklift attachments such as a forklift slipper, you need to ensure:

• You travel at a slow speed and make turns slowly and gently.
• It is extremely important that operators are given training required to be able to competently manage the fitting, operating and removal of the attachment.
• The attachment must be suitable for your forklift, and must also be suitable for the load you are lifting
• The data plate on your forklift must allow for the use of the attachment

In summary, used correctly forklift attachments can turn a forklift into a highly versatile and useful machine. However, operators should always understand forklift capabilities with an additional attachment before they begun use and should always have training for the specific attachment.

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