Cascade-KOOI Reachforks^® provide improved versatility with automatically adjustable fork lengths. With Reachforks, you are equipped to easily manage different pallet sizes or handle multiple pallets at once. They even provide the capacity for double-deep racking, improving workflow and use of space in warehousing.

Increase the efficiency of your lift truck by using Cascade-KOOI Hydraulic Reachforks® or Hydraulic Fork Extensions. With Telescopic Forks, trailers can be loaded and unloaded from one side for increased efficiency. Usage of warehouse space can be improved by taking advantage of double-deep racking and utilizing Reachforks®. Hydraulic Fork Extensions are designed to handle different pallets (GMA/Block pallets) from either the long or short side of the pallet. Simply adjust the fork length to your long pallet or multiple pallet depth and pick the load.

Features

• Synchronized fork movement is ensured by the Reachfork® equalizer system, eliminating the need for a separate flow divider.
• Unique design outer sleeve includes an integrated wear plate.
• A reinforced heel design reduces deflection.
• Specially designed wiper ring protects internal hydraulic components.
• ISO ITA Class II, III, or IV mounting as standard for quick installation.

Options

• Available in a variety of standard lengths and strokes with custom lengths available on special order.
• Pin type, Drop Shank, and Custom mountings available.
• Slim model ReachForks® available for easy entry on the shorter side pockets of some pallets.
• Pallet Stops to prevent outer fork from protruding past the pallet entry.
• Fork Positioner Shank Lugs and Rolling Hose Kits to easily integrate into a Fork Positioner.
• Load Backrest to support load when moving forward.
• Extra wear strips under forks to improve fork life.
• Stainless steel components to minimize electrical ignition hazards.

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Multiple load handlers are used to double or triple a forklift's productivity level by adding a second or third pair of forks to a truck. Operators can pick up more than one load at a time and transport them side by side.  Designed for any application using pallets or containers to transport product, Cascade's Single Double Pallet Handler allows single pallet handling without protrusion outside the truck profile. Spreading the forks hydraulically allows handling of two pallets side by side. Sideshifting provides added flexibility for aligning forks or pallets in tight areas.

Features:

• superior visibility through and over the frame for damage free handling at all stacking heights
• all steel frame
• bolt-on interchangeable forks 
• Dual class II and III mountings
• Adjustable fork set spread for ability to handle different types of pallets
• Full-length, fully enclosed wrap around UHMW plastic bearings
• RapidSync option for ultra fast equal fork movement 

View the Multiple Load Handler brochure HERE

With a wide range of maintenance checks that need to be performed on all forklifts, it can be easy to allow some part of your equipment fall out of OSHA or ANSI compliance. One aspect of fork inspection that can sometimes slip between the cracks is ensuring that forks are maintained appropriately in compliance with ANSI 56B (updated in May 2017).

In order to complete the appropriate checks and maintain fork compliance, you’ll need to make appropriate use of a fork caliper. This device can be used in three important ways to help you measure fork deviations and get the appropriate information to make sure you’re following the ANSI standard.

Fork Inspection: Check Fork Angle

The Fork angle deviation must be within a margin of 3 degrees. That means that the angle between the blade and the shank must be between 87 and 93 degrees. To use the caliper to check this, open it and place it between the plate and shank so that all four protrusions are touching. The angle can be read using the marking on the caliper. Any fork angle that falls outside of the degree range must be tagged out until the forks are replaced.

Fork Inspection: Check Fork Hooks

The numbers on the end of the caliper indicate the forklift classes. Use the appropriate protrusion to check if the fork hooks are in compliance. Simply place the protrusion into the hook notch. If the hook hits the back of the caliper, it is out of compliance. If it does not, then the forks are fine for continued use. The above fork is in compliance.

Fork Inspection: Check Fork Blade Wear

Begin by setting the caliper by the thickness of the shank. Place the caliper onto the blade at the point of the fork that receives the most wear, which is usually at its heel, as shown. If the blade passes the inside teeth of the caliper, then the fork is out compliance and must be tagged out until forks are replaced.

Original Post: Jake Stewart, Digital Content Copywriter, Toyota Material Handling, USA