Mast, forks & attachments

A forklift mast is a set of nested weldments that slide on load rollers and strip bearings, raised by lift cylinders and chains. The carriage carries the forks and rides in the inner weldment. The checks that matter are roller and bearing clearance, chain length and tension, and internal hydraulic leakage. Mast parts are heavy and can move, so the safety procedure must be followed.