1. What are forklift slippers?
Forklift Extension Slippers are a popular forklift attachment that enable you to increase the length of your forklift tines and therefore improve the lifting capability and versatility of your forklift. Space Rescue has a large range of forklift slippers for sale in many sizes and to suit most forklifts. Our high-quality, slim-profile forklift slippers are fully certified, fitted with compliance plates, and supplied with a comprehensive instruction manual.
2. Sizes and Dimensions of Forklift Slippers
Note: Overall Slipper Lengths (L, mm) and corresponding maximum Forklift Tine Throat Size (FTTS) options (W x D, mm)
A great choice of forklift slipper lengths are available, ranging from 1.6m to 3.0m overall. Selection will depend upon the load you wish to lift plus your forklift tine length, forklift tine throat size, and forklift capacity.
(a) 1600 mm long
Suiting FTTS up to either (i) 100 x 45, (ii) 130 x 50, or (iii) 155 x 55
(b) 1780 mm long
Suiting FTTS up to either (i) 100 x 45, (ii) 130 x 50, (iii) 155 x 55, or (iv) 160 x 65
(c) 2000 mm long
Suiting FTTS up to either (i) 100 x 45, (ii) 130 x 50, (iii) 155 x 55, or (iv) 160 x 65
(d) 2400 mm long
Suiting FTTS up to either (i) 100 x 45, (ii) 130 x 50, (iii) 155 x 55, or (iv) 160 x 65
(e) 3000 mm long
Suiting FTTS up to either (i) 155 x 55 or (ii) 160 x 65
[We offer custom-built forklift extension slippers designed for larger forklift tines with lengths up to both 3.5m and 16 tonne capacities.]
Example
If, for example, you had forklift tines that measured 1200mm in length and 120 mm x 50 mm at the throat, you would need forklift slippers with the length option (c) of 2000mm long with a pocket opening type (ii) of 130mm x 50mm.
Furthermore, type (i) would be too small (i.e., not possible to insert tines), while type (iii) would be too big (i.e., too loose, a sloppy fit).
3. A standard or custom pair of forklift extensions?
While the length of the forklift extension is required, it is important to make a decision based on the lifting capacity of your forklift and the maximum weight of the products to be lifted.
In addition, we design custom forklift slippers for sale for larger forklifts with larger tines. Also, 8 and 12 tonne forklift slippers have capacities up to 3m in length, plus a 16 tonne capacity for slippers up to 3.5m in length.
4. Specifications for Forklift Tine Extensions
a) Material
Made of high-tensile-grade steel
b) Finishes for the forklift slippers
Standard = zinc-plated for added protection.
c) Style
Standard = enclosed slippers
d) Locking Pin
Inserted at the throat of each slipper is a locking pin for safety. The pins secure the slippers to the forklift tines to prevent them from accidentally slipping off.
5. Compliance and Safety for Forklift Slippers
a) Compliance
All of our forklift slippers come with a rating plate fitted.
b) Safety
Your order will include both a set of operating instructions and a pair of locking pins per slipper set.
c) Australian Standard for Forklift Slippers
Our forklift extensions are designed and manufactured specifically in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2359.15 in high-tensile-grade steel. As per AS2359.15, forklift slippers designed for general usage should be no longer than 167% of the supporting forklift tine’s length.
d) Performance of Forklift Extension Slippers
The use of tine extensions will no doubt increase the load centre of your forklift truck tines. Furthermore, this will result in a de-rating of the forklift lifting specifications. The resulting lifting capacity may be limited by either the forklift or the extended tines own capacity limitations. It would be worth gaining an understanding of this prior to its use.
6. Availability of Forklift Slippers
Space Rescue’s forklift slippers for sale are also distributed outside of our capital cities to all areas and towns.
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