Forklift & Crane Attachments

Forklift and crane attachments are relied on as an essential piece of equipment in thousands of different businesses the world over – yet many operators are still unaware of how they can transform their forklift or crane lifting device into an efficient workhorse, reducing (or even eliminating) many hazardous manual material handling tasks.

With the right selection of attachments and accessories, you can do away with outdated material handling methods that may be awkward, inefficient, or even unsafe. Selecting the right lifting and material handling products to suit your technical needs and achieve your application objectives can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately, you can entrust this process to the forklift and crane attachment experts at Stratalign – our mission to help clients lift their productivity and profitability through innovation and technical excellence makes sound business sense.

Want to learn more about our range of forklift and crane attachments? Read on below, or contact us now and move a step closer to reaching the solution that best fits your needs.

Forklift attachments

What is a forklift attachment?

Forklift attachments are a critical component in material handling, making it possible to move certain loads safely and efficiently.

The importance of having “the right tool for the job” cannot be understated – the appropriate forklift attachment will safeguard the productivity and integrity of your operation, eliminating potential damage to goods, and mitigating injury risk to personnel.

In simple terms, attachments improve the versatility of your forklift to ensure you have a fit-for-purpose efficient material handling tool.

Given there are so many different types of forklift attachments available, it is crucial to choose the correct attachment type for your application.

Crane attachments

What is a crane attachment?

Crane attachments are designed to enhance the load-bearing and loadout capabilities of vertical lifting and rigging equipment.

The correct selection and deployment of an overhead crane attachment will improve the safety and efficiency of any material handling operation, minimising the potential risks to personnel and property, while maintaining the integrity of the load in transport.

Attachments improve the versatility of your crane unit, allowing you to tailor the setup of your lifting equipment specifically to the load and usage scenario, and mitigate the inherent risks that come with operating heavy machinery.

The right crane attachment will help you to:

• Lift and maneuver heavy loads with precision and navigate difficult loading positions
• Move large volumes of goods and rubbish with ease
• Dispense concrete evenly in hard to reach places
• Safely carry personnel for maintenance purposes.

Helping New Zealand manufacturers safely solve their lifting challenges with the best local and global solutions

Forklifts and cranes play a crucial role in material handling operations but are often limited in scope to performing their intended function and that function only. Fortunately, there is now a wide range of forklift and crane attachments available to choose from.

As with all heavy machinery, care must be taken to ensure that any forklift or crane attachment meets the appropriate needs of the application and does not exceed technical limitations.

Whether you have a forklift or a crane, our team of problem solvers at Stratalign can improve the versatility and effectiveness of your material handling operation.

Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation and quote.