Non-integrated forklift platforms are permissible for use within the UK providing they are used in conjunction with the guidelines laid out in WORKING PLATFORMS (NON-INTEGRATED) ON FORKLIFT TRUCKS Guidance Note PM28 [3rd edition] December 2005.
Designed to slip over the forks of a forklift truck, these forklift platforms can come in a variety of designs, some of which are as follows;
Standard design for fitment to counter balanced forklift, these forklift platforms generally are designed for either one person or two people. Method of entry into platform can be either a lift up bar at the front of the forklift platform, step through rails or access gates either at the front of the side (all gates should open inwards, self close and automatically lock as soon as the forklift platform is raised off the ground)
Raised height forklift platforms generally carry the same characteristics of the standard design of forklift platform, but the base is raised up on legs above the forks. The height that the forklift platform is raised above the forks can be anything from 500mm to 1000mm (generally ladders are an integral part of the design when the forklift platform is raised 1000mm above the forks). The raised height forklift platform are well suited for accessing high racking, roof lights, buzz bars etc when truck lift height is limited.
Pedestrian stacker forklift platforms differ from the above mentioned designs in that the fork pockets of these platforms are designed with a larger section to suit the ‘wrap over’ forks of the Pedestrian stackers. The stability legs of the Pedestrian Stackers are also taken into consideration with this design of forklift platform by the way of legs fitted to the underside of the platform. The legs allow the forklift platform to be raised off the ground just enough for the stability legs of the Pedestrian Stacker to travel underneath.
Fold Away forklift platforms are probably the most unique design of forklift platform. These platforms offer all the benefits of a standard forklift platform, but can be easily folded down into a ‘flat pack’ construction, ideally suited for transport or storage.
Contact Attachments based in Mid Wales (www.forklift-attachments.co.uk) have been manufacturing forklift truck attachments for over 30 years and have built up a solid reputation within the industry. They offer a wide range of forklift platforms to suit a variety of applications
Designed to slip over the forks of a forklift truck, these forklift platforms can come in a variety of designs, some of which are as follows;
Standard design for fitment to counter balanced forklift, these forklift platforms generally are designed for either one person or two people. Method of entry into platform can be either a lift up bar at the front of the forklift platform, step through rails or access gates either at the front of the side (all gates should open inwards, self close and automatically lock as soon as the forklift platform is raised off the ground)
Raised height forklift platforms generally carry the same characteristics of the standard design of forklift platform, but the base is raised up on legs above the forks. The height that the forklift platform is raised above the forks can be anything from 500mm to 1000mm (generally ladders are an integral part of the design when the forklift platform is raised 1000mm above the forks). The raised height forklift platform are well suited for accessing high racking, roof lights, buzz bars etc when truck lift height is limited.
Pedestrian stacker forklift platforms differ from the above mentioned designs in that the fork pockets of these platforms are designed with a larger section to suit the ‘wrap over’ forks of the Pedestrian stackers. The stability legs of the Pedestrian Stackers are also taken into consideration with this design of forklift platform by the way of legs fitted to the underside of the platform. The legs allow the forklift platform to be raised off the ground just enough for the stability legs of the Pedestrian Stacker to travel underneath.
Fold Away forklift platforms are probably the most unique design of forklift platform. These platforms offer all the benefits of a standard forklift platform, but can be easily folded down into a ‘flat pack’ construction, ideally suited for transport or storage.
Contact Attachments based in Mid Wales (www.forklift-attachments.co.uk) have been manufacturing forklift truck attachments for over 30 years and have built up a solid reputation within the industry. They offer a wide range of forklift platforms to suit a variety of applications
