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Fork Facts

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 ENGINEERED FORK PRODUCTS
Cascade makes forks for lift trucks of all makes, Our comprehensive product line includes a full range
models and sizes – at a price that helps keep you of fork products for a wide cross-section of industrial
competitive. and commercial applications including:

■ STAINLESS STEEL CLAD FORKS ■ SPARK RETARDANT FORKS

For use in highly sanitary applications For hazardous locations and atmospheres.
such as the food and beverage industry.

■ GYPSUM HANDLING FORKS ■ FOLDING FORKS

Provides optimum product protection These forks fold up to enable lift trucks
when handling gypsum wallboard. to maneuver in areas where movement
is restricted. ie: elevators

■ SHAFT FORKS ■ FORK EXTENSIONS

To suit all pin type carriages. Used to extend the length of the fork
blade when handling longer loads.

■ DRUM FORKS ■ LUMBER & PLYWOOD FORKS

Fast material handling of Forged heel, square heel, single taper,
barrels and drums. double taper, with or without
Peek-A-Boo backs.

■ BLOCK FORKS ■ COIL HANDLING FORKS

Allows secure handling Blade is contoured to handle coils.
of bricks and blocks. Capacity is reduced according to
the size of the contour.

■ QUICK DETACH FORKS FORKS FOR NON-CURRENT VEHICLES

Designed to be easily and quickly
removed from the lift truck carriage. Cascade has the world's largest database on fork
specifications for non-current lift trucks.
Call for information on forks for
trucks manufactured in the last 50 years.

Work Sheets Following To Speed Your Order

 D ESCR I PTIO N PAGE
Glossary of Terms 2-4
Worksheets 5-9
Capacity Charts 10-11
Fork Arm Wear Caliper 12-15
FO RK FA CTS PAGE
Important Note 16
Block Handling Forks 17
Bolt On Forks 18
Coil Handling Forks 19

TA BL E O F C O NT E N TS
Tire Handling Forks 20
Corrugated Handling Forks (Box Tip) 21
Drum Handling Forks 22
Offset Forks 23
Peek-A-Boo Forks (P.A.B.) 24
Quick Detach Forks 25
Folding Forks 26
Gypsum Handling Forks 27
Tin Plate Forks 28
Anti-Slip Forks 29
Magnetic Fork Covers 30
Spark Retardant Forks 31
Two Stage Taper Forks 32
Fork Extensions 33
Rotator - Hook Forks 34
Collecting Shaft Fork Data 35
Shaft Forks 36
Fork Tapers, Tips & Tip Bevels 37
Modifications to Forks 38
Holes in Fork Blades 39
Welding Fork Surfaces 40
Side Loading 41
Lost Load Center 42
Fork Tip Locator Bars 43
Notes 44

Cascade
P.O. Box 1508
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6N9

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 LIFT TR UCK F OR KS VOCABU LARY
3.1.0 FORK PARTS
3.1.1 BLADE
The horizontal portion of the fork upon which the load is supported.
3.1.2 HEEL
The radiused portion of the fork connecting the blade to the shank.
3.1.3 SHANK
The upright (vertical) portion of the fork to which the supporting hooks are fixed.
3.1.4 HOOKS (or CLIPS, HANGERS)
G L O SS A RY O F T E R MS

Lugs attached to the shank to support and retain the fork on the carriage. They may be made as non-integral hooks
(attached to the shank) or as integral hooks (formed integrally with the shank)
3.1.5 TIP
The free end of the blade.
3.1.6 POSITIONING LOCK (or PIN ASSEMBLY, LOCKING PIN)
Device for locating the fork on the fork carriage.

3.1.6

3.1.5

3.1.3 3.1.4

3.1.1
3.1.4

3.1.2

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LIFT T R UCK F OR KS VOCAB U LARY
3.2.0 FORK SURFACES
3.2.1 BLADE - UPPER FACE
The uppermost surface of the blade on which the load is carried.
3.2.2 BLADE - BOTTOM FACE
The lower surface of the blade, including the tapers.
3.2.3 SHANK - FRONT FACE
The face of the shank which contacts the load and from which the load center distance is measured.
3.2.4 FLANKS

G L OS S A RY O F T E R MS
The side faces of the blade and shank.
3.2.5 HOOK RETAINING FACE
The inclined faces of the top and the bottom hooks.
3.2.6 HOOK SUSPENSION FACE
The bottom horizontal face of the top hook in contact with the carriage or fork carrier.
3.2.7 TIP FLANKS (TOE FLANKS)
The tip of blade sides which are shaped to facilitate insertion of the fork. (The tip shapes may take various forms )
3.2.8 SHANK TOP
The upper surface of the vertical (or shank)
3.2.9 TUBE
The tube used for mounting forks onto shaft-type carriages.

3.2.8
3.2.7 3.2.4

3.2.6
Top of 3.2.3
3.2.9 3.2.5
Shank

3.2.1
3.2.5

3.2.2 3.2.2

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 LIFT T R UCK F OR KS VOCABU LARY
3.3.0 FORK DIMENSIONS
T - THICKNESS
The thickness of the parallel portion of the blade or shank closest to the heel.
W - WIDTH
The width of the blade.
BH - BACK HEIGHT
The distance from the bottom of the blade to the top of the shank.
BL - LENGTH
G L OS S A RY O F T E R MS

The length of the blade measured from the front of the shank to the extreme tip of the blade.
CROSS SECTION
The product of the width and thickness.
A - ANGLE
The angle from the upper face of the blade to the front face of the shank.

BL
W
BH
T A
T
Section A-A A
A
Cascade's Metric Program
Cascade has converted to metric cross sections. The actual size shipped will be the metric cross section and has no
effect on the stated capacity. To convert metric to imperial, divide by the factor "25.4".

I.T.A. Hook Fork Capacity

Capacity ratings for I.T.A. Hook Forks are based on steel section size, hanger capacity and the lift truck class itself.

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Standard I.T.A. Forks
b: Dealer Name: Phone:
h1: Contact Name: Fax:
h2: Email:
T:
W:

BL:
BH:

WORKSHEET A
Truck Make:

Truck Model:

Truck Capacity: Mounting Distance Check Your

Height of Carriage
Class Between Hooks Choice
Fork Capacity/Pair: 1 h2 12.05" 306mm b 13.00" 331mm
2 h2 15.04" 382mm b 16.00" 407mm
3 h2 18.78" 477mm b 20.00" 508mm
Load Center:
4 h2 23.54" 598mm b 25.00" 635mm
5 h2 26.77" 680mm b 28.67" 728mm

General Notes:
➀ Standard tips and tapers will be supplied, unless specific dimensions are given. Non-Standard requirements MAY be
more expensive.
➁ Standard I.T.A. hooks and fork sizes are matched independently. Forks will always be rated to the related truck class capacity
in preference to the fork cross section size. Greater lifting capacity may be achieved by requesting our HEAVY DUTY hooks,
which will however incur increased cost and delivery time.
e Provide all available stamping information, check both sides of upright.

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 Forks to fit square carriage plates
W: Dealer Name: Phone:
T: Contact Name: Fax:
BL: Email:
BH:
y1
b: w1
h1:
h2: x1
WORKSHEET B

z1
w1: w d
h2 b BH
w2:
h1
x1: z2
x2: BL x2
y1:
y2: T y2 w2
z1:
z2:
Pin Kit Required? Yes No
Truck Make: (circle one)

If No, it is the user's responsibility to provide an acceptable

means of fork retention
Truck Model: REF: ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, 7.27.1
General Notes:
Truck Capacity: ➀ Standard tips and tapers will be supplied, unless specific dimensions are given.
Non-Standard requirements MAY be more expensive.
d Provide all available stamping information, check both sides of upright.
Fork Capacity/Pair:

Load Center:

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Shaft / Pin / Bar Type Forks
W: Dealer Name: Phone:
T: Contact Name: Fax:
BL: Email:
BH:
OFFSET INSET REARSHAFT INLINE
CL:

OS:
OS IS RS IL
IS:

WORKSHEET C
RS:
f CL
IL: 0 BH
W
T
Bar pin Ø:
Tube In Ø:
Tube Out Ø: BL
sa:
sd: Is Tube Slotted? Yes No
(circle one)
sl:
If Yes, show dimensions (sa to TU)
sw:
* Section *
TU: sw sl sd
sa
Truck Make:

*
Truck Model:
TU

Truck Capacity: General Notes:

➀ Standard tips and tapers will be supplied, unless specific dimensions are given. Non-Standard
requirements MAY be more expensive.
Fork Capacity/Pair: ➁ Tube ID will equal bar diameter plus acceptable tolerance.
➂ Tube OD: Excessively thin walls on the tube may require use of special tube material at extra cost.
Consult Cascade.
Load Center: f Provide all available stamping information, check both sides of upright.

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 Bolt-On Forks
W: Dealer Name: Phone:
T: Contact Name: Fax:
BL: Email:
BH:
DETAIL Z
d1: e4

d2:
e1 e2
d3:
WORKSHEET D

d4:

e3 z d4
e1:
BH d3
e2:
W d2
e3:
e4:
BL d1
Truck Make:

Truck Model: T
Detail Z: 3 Bore/Hole type designs offered
Truck Capacity: Counterbore Drilled & Tapped Clear
Z1 Z2 Z3

Fork Capacity/Pair: e1 e2 e2 e2

Load Center: e3

Indicate thread size —————

General Notes:
➀ Standard tips and tapers will be supplied, unless specific dimensions are given.
Non-Standard requirements MAY be more expensive.
d Provide all available stamping information, check both sides of upright.

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Fork Tips
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

General Notes: No. 1 tip is standard on forks up to and including 7" (180mm).
No. 2 tip is standard on Block Handling Forks
No. 3 tip is standard on forks wider than 7" (180mm).

Chisel & Bevel Options

WORKSHEET E
Standard Taper, Full Taper & Polish Full Taper & Polish
No Bevel with Bottom Bevel with Top Bevel

Note: Other bevels available. Please consult Cascade.

Tapers

Standard Taper Full Top Taper Full Bottom Taper Two Stage
& Polish & Polish Taper & Polish

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 SHAFT FORKS Shaft Forks suit all pin type carriages

Capacity for rotator and inverted forks deduct 15%.

For dimensions not listed, please call Cascade.

Imperial dimensions Capacity per pair Metric dimensions Capacity per pair
Thickness Width lb @ 24" lb @ 36" lb @ 48" Thickness Width kg @ 600 kg @ 900 kg @ 1200
1.25" 4" 3,700 2,400 1,850 35 100 1,700 1,150 850
1.5" 3" 4,200 2,800 2,000 40 80 1,900 1,300 900
1.5" 4" 5,500 3,600 2,750 40 100 2,500 1,650 1,250
1.5" 5" 6,400 4,200 3,200 40 122 3,000 2,000 1,500
1.5" 6" 8,000 5,400 4,000 40 150 3,700 2,400 1,800
1.5" 7" 9,600 6,400 4,800 40 180 4,400 2,900 2,200
C APAC I T Y C H A RT

1.5" 8" 10,800 7,200 5,400 40 200 4,900 3,300 2,400

1.5" 10" 13,400 9,000 6,600 40 250 6,200 4,100 3,100
1.5" 12" 16,200 10,800 8,000 40 300 7,400 4,900 3,700
1.5" 15" 20,400 13,600 10,200 40 380 9,400 6,300 4,700
1.75" 3" 5,400 3,600 2,600 45 80 2,500 1,600 1,200
1.75" 4" 6,800 4,400 3,400 45 100 3,100 2,100 1,500
1.75" 5" 8,200 5,400 4,000 45 122 3,800 2,500 1,900
1.75" 6" 10,200 6,800 5,000 45 150 4,700 3,100 2,300
1.75" 7" 12,200 8,200 6,000 45 180 5,600 3,700 2,800
2" 1.5" 3,200 2,200 1,600 50 40 1,500 1,000 700
2" 2" 4,200 2,800 2,000 50 50 1,900 1,200 900
2" 4" 8,400 5,600 4,200 50 100 3,800 2,500 1,900
2" 5" 10,200 6,800 5,000 50 122 4,700 3,100 2,300
2" 6" 12,600 8,400 6,200 50 150 5,800 3,800 2,900
2" 7" 15,200 10,000 7,600 50 180 7,000 4,600 3,500
2" 8" 16,800 11,200 8,400 50 200 7,700 5,100 3,800
2" 10" 21,000 14,000 10,400 50 250 9,700 6,400 4,800
2" 12" 25,200 16,800 12,600 50 300 11,600 7,700 5,800
2" 15" 32,000 21,400 16,000 50 380 14,800 9,800 7,400
2" 18" 38,800 25,800 19,400 50 460 17,900 11,900 8,900
2.25" 4" 12,000 8,000 6,000 60 100 5,600 3,700 2,800
2.25" 5" 15,200 10,000 7,600 60 125 7,000 4,600 3,500
2.25" 6" 18,200 12,000 9,000 60 150 8,400 5,600 4,200
2.25" 7" 21,800 14,600 10,800 60 180 10,000 6,700 5,000
2.5" 4" 14,200 9,400 7,000 65 100 6,500 4,300 3,200
2.5" 5" 17,800 11,800 8,800 65 125 8,200 5,400 4,100
2.5" 6" 21,400 14,200 10,600 65 150 9,800 6,500 4,900
2.5" 7" 25,600 17,000 12,800 65 180 11,800 7,800 5,900
2.5" 8" 28,400 19,000 14,200 65 200 13,100 8,700 6,500
2.5" 10" 35,600 23,800 17,800 65 250 16,400 10,900 8,200
2.5" 12" 42,800 28,400 21,400 65 300 19,700 13,100 9,800
2.5" 15" 54,200 36,000 27,000 65 380 25,000 16,600 12,500
2.75" 6" 24,800 16,400 12,400 70 150 11,400 7,600 5,700
2.75" 7" 29,800 19,800 14,800 70 180 13,700 9,100 6,800
2.75" 8" 33,000 22,000 16,400 70 200 15,200 10,100 7,600
2.75" 10" 41,400 27,600 20,600 70 250 19,000 12,700 9,500
2.75" 12" 49,600 33,000 24,800 70 300 22,900 15,200 11,400

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SHAFT FORKS Shaft Forks suit all pin type carriages

Capacity for rotator and inverted forks deduct 15%.

For dimensions not listed, please call Cascade.

Imperial dimensions Capacity per pair Metric dimensions Capacity per pair
Thickness Width lb @ 24" lb @ 36" lb @ 48" Thickness Width kg @ 600 kg @ 900 kg @ 1200
3" 6" 28,400 19,000 14,200 75 150 13,100 8,700 6,500
3" 7" 34,200 22,800 17,000 75 180 15,700 10,500 7,800
3" 8" 38,000 25,200 19,000 75 200 17,500 11,600 8,700
3" 10" 47,400 31,600 23,600 75 250 21,900 14,600 10,900
3" 12" 57,000 38,000 28,400 75 300 26,200 17,500 13,100
3.25" 8" 48,800 32,400 24,400 85 200 22,500 15,000 11,200

C A PAC I T Y C H A RT
3.25" 10" 61,000 41,200 30,500 85 250 28,100 18,700 14,050
3.5" 7" 49,200 32,800 24,600 90 180 22,700 15,100 11,300
3.5" 8" 54,600 36,400 27,200 90 200 25,200 16,800 12,600
3.75" 8" 61,000 40,600 30,400 95 200 28,100 18,700 14,000
3.75" 11.5" 89,000 59,200 44,400 95 292 41,000 27,300 20,500
4" 8" 67,600 45,000 33,800 100 200 31,100 20,700 15,500
4" 10" 84,400 56,200 42,200 100 250 38,900 25,900 19,400
4" 12" 101,400 67,600 50,600 100 300 46,700 31,100 23,300
4.25" 12" 122,600 81,800 61,200 110 300 56,500 37,700 28,200
4.5" 8" 89,400 59,600 44,600 115 200 41,200 27,400 20,600
4.5" 10" 111,600 74,400 55,800 115 250 51,500 34,300 25,700
4.5" 12" 134,000 89,400 67,000 115 300 61,800 41,200 30,900
5" 10" 132,000 88,000 66,000 125 250 60,800 40,500 30,400
5" 12" 158,400 105,600 79,200 125 300 73,000 48,600 36,500
5.5" 12" 198,600 132,400 99,200 140 300 91,600 61,000 45,800
6" 12" 228,000 152,000 114,000 150 300 105,100 70,100 52,500
6" 14" 266,200 177,400 133,000 150 350 122,600 81,700 61,300
6" 16" 304,200 206,100 152,100 150 400 140,200 93,500 70,100

SHAFT MOUNTED BLOCK HANDLING FORKS Block Forks for pin type carriages.

Capacity/ Capacity/ Capacity/ Capacity/ Capacity/ Capacity/

Pair Lbs. Pair Lbs. Pair Lbs. Pair Kgs. Pair Kgs. Pair Kgs.
Fork Size @ 24" @ 36" @ 48" Fork Size @ 600 @ 900 @ 1200
WxT Load Center Load Center Load Center WxT Load Center Load Center Load Center
Inches Millimeters
1 1/2" x 2" 3,200 2,200 1,600 40 x 50 1,500 1,000 700
2" x 2" 4,200 2,800 2,000 50 x 50 1,900 1,200 900

1. All forks rated above have a minimum safety factor of 3:1 with static load.
2. All ratings listed are per pair - Cascade forks are stamped per individual fork capacity as per ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2009.
3. Capacities for non-standard sizes and load centers can be obtained from Cascade Sales.

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 SUBJECT : FORK ARM WEAR CALIPER GUIDE
Measuring Fork Wear with Calipers
A B
OUTSIDE JAWS 100%

INSIDE
JAWS

Fork Arm Shank

90%

Fork Arm Blade

FO R K A R M W E A R C AL IPE R

Cross Section Cross Section

100% 90%

Fork calipers perform two tasks at once. They measure the thickness of the fork arm shank (A)
then automatically indicate what a 10% wear factor would be when the calipers are applied to the blade cross section (B).

1. Checking Fork For Thickness Wear

Forks should be inspected (ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2009, 6.2.8) at least once 100

a year (single-shift operation, and more frequently in severe applications)

90
for wear and distortion. The best method is to use a fork caliper, which is a
type of adjustable go/no-go gauge.
80

Percentage Remaining of Specified Capacity

Each fork consists of two sections: the shank, which is the vertical part
70
attached to the carriage, and the blade, which is the portion that picks up
the load.
60

Set the front teeth of the jaws by measuring the thickness of the 50
shank (in an area of little or no wear) ensuring that the caliper is
held square across the shank (see figure A). Carefully remove the 40

caliper from the shank and position the jaws over the fork arm
30
blade approximately 50mm (2") out from the heel (see figure B).
If the inside teeth of the caliper hit the fork blade it has less than
20
10% wear and can be returned to service. If the inside teeth pass
freely over the blade the fork has 10% or more wear and 20% or 10

more reduction in capacity. Remove fork from service. See fork

wear chart. 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percentage Reduction in Blade Thickness

This chart shows how fork wear reduces truck

NOTE: Wear calipers are not recommended for full taper forks. capacity. ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2009 standards
require that each fork be at least half the
Occasionally forks are manufactured with the
capacity of the truck at the rated load center
blade thinner than the upright. Contact Cascade distance as shown on the truck nameplate.
for verification of original blade thickness-fork Refer to ANSI Website: www.itsdf.org/pB56.asp

identification number required. See stamping on fork

both sides of upright.

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SUBJECT : FORK ARM WEAR CALIPER GUIDE
2. Checking The Fork Heel Angle
A. Open the calipers to approximately 90º and place the calipers in the top inside heel area of the
fork (on top of the blade).
B. Ensure that the 2 lower pieces on the horizontal leg are both touching the top of the blade.

F OR K A R M W E A R C AL IPE R
C. Move the calipers towards the upright. Ensure that the caliper arms are both parallel to the blade
and to the upright.
D. Open/close the calipers so that the two similar extruding pieces on the vertical leg of the calipers
both touch the upright/shank of the fork.
E. When you are sure that all 4 points are simultaneously in contact with the fork, gently remove the
calipers and look at the indicator lines found at the top of the hinge pin.

If the line on the horizontal leg (that points vertically) is found to lie beyond either the 93º or 87º
indicator line, the forks should be marked to be checked for either permanent deformation, possible
stress cracks or any other defect that could impede the safe use of the fork.

NOTE: Some forks are intentionally built with the fork angle either smaller or
greater than 90º. These forks will need to be inspected by other methods.

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 SUBJECT : FORK ARM WEAR CALIPER GUIDE
3. Checking The ITA Hook For Defects
A. Select the correct Class ITA caliper-gauge for the appropriate ITA hook.
B. Insert the caliper-gauge up into the hook recess with the corresponding 20º angle face contacting
the 20º angle of the hook.
FO RK AR M W E A R C AL IPE R

C. Press the vertical face flat against the fork upright/shank and move the caliper-gauge up into the
hook recess. The Caliper gauge must be held at 90º to the hook.

If the (lower) horizontal face of the caliper-gauge can go up high enough to make contact with
the lower lip surface on the hook, this would indicate that the 20º angle of the hook is worn or
deformed. Check hook welds and heel area for cracks.

The Cascade Fork Caliper can gauge Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 ITA Hook Profiles.

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4. Measuring the bore on shaft/pin type forks
Insert the reversed caliper inside the eye of the tube (see diagram 1) opening the teeth until
both sides of the teeth come in contact with the inside wall of the tube. Pull the caliper out and
measure the distance from tip to tip (see diagram 2).

FO R K AR M W E A R C AL IPE R
Diagram 1

Diagram 2
Measure distance
from tip to tip

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 IMPORTANT NOTE!
The different forks and features shown in this catalog are informative only, and are dis-
played as examples of some of the many features we can provide. The adding or remov-
ing of any of these features to an existing fork/forks, can only be done by Cascade or an
approved vendor.

When there are requirements for any new features, Cascade Engineering needs to be con-
sulted to ensure that any additional work applied to the existing fork, will not impede it's
intended capability or perhaps render it unsafe.
IM PO RTA NT NOT E!

Prior approval for any work on Cascade forks is required from Cascade.

Please refer to the National Safety Standard:

ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2009, 6.2.16

SCOPE
The intention of the "Fork Facts" catalog is to:
• Inform you of features we can provide for different fork applications
• Assist you with technical data
• Make you aware of the safety aspects related to building and using forks

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SUB J E C T : B L O C K HA NDLING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON

FORK FACTS ¦ B LO C K H AND L ING

Block handling forks are used predominantly for lifting concrete or cement blocks in large numbers. They can be
ordered in sets as required, depending on the load-width, configuration, and weight.

FEAT URES
1. The forged heel is enlarged (bent and upset manufacturing process) for maximum strength.
2. The inside heel area can be ordered with an optional special "concave type" radius that will reduce
damage to the edges of the product.
3. Some applications may require our optional elongated tube (floating eye) so that when the load is being
set down on an uneven surface, the forks first being relieved of the load can rise. This prevents damage
to the product when the forks are withdrawn.
4. Block handling forks can be ordered in any length required and are manufactured with tube, hook, or
floating eye mountings.
5. Typical section sizes used for block handling forks are 2"x 1.5"(T x W) and 2"x 2"(T x W).
Special sizes are available upon request.

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 SUB J EC T : B O LT-O N FO R K S
APPLICATIO N
"Bolt -on forks" are attached to the
carriage (fork carrier) with bolts
instead of hooks or a tube. This
design greatly diminishes any
movement of the forks when loaded Counter Bored Holes
To Recess The Bolt
FORK FACTS ¦ B O LT-ON

or when the lift truck is in motion.

Head.

152.4
Min. Height

Front View

FE AT U RES
1. Usually the fork is bolted all the way up the upright.
2. In most instances, the bolt-on design reduces deflection in the upright of the fork, thus reducing the
overall deflection.
3. The forks can either be bolted on from the front or the back of the carrier.
4. If fitted from the front, the holes will be counter-bored / sunk to alleviate projection of the bolt heads and
damaging product.
5. Obtaining the correct bolt-hole pattern for each set of forks is very important. If measuring the pattern
up on-site, it is important to first identify if the bolt pattern is imperial or metric. Attachment make and
model information is also helpful.
6. Bolt-holes should not be drilled on the outside heel radius. The start of a bolt hole pattern should begin at
a minimum of 152.4mm above the top of the blade.

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SUB J E C T : C O IL H A NDLING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON
Chamfered or radiused coil handling forks are used to move steel coils, reels, etc when straddling the load is
desired. Other products, such as concrete pipes, can also be moved with this type of fork.

FORK FACTS ¦ C O I L H A N D L ING

Inside heel radius can
be modified to reduce
damage to product.

Inside edge of blade

can have a radius or
chamfer as required.

FEAT URES
1. A specific chamfer or radius size for the inside of the blades can be recommended.
2. A custom radius can be applied if desired to reduce damage to the product.
3. The top of the upright can also be rounded to reduce damage to the product.
4. The chamfers / radiuses required to the inside edges of the blades will affect the lifting capacity of the
forks. Check with Engineering for details.

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 SUB J EC T : TI R E H A NDLING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON
Tire handling forks are used for lifting tires of all sizes. The blade can be custom shaped (profiled) for the variety of
sizes (radiuses) of tires on the market. If used in a tire recycling environment, there will be a variety of types and
FORK FACTS ¦ T I R E H A N D L ING

sizes of tires to be handled. Where the damage to the load is not a priority, you could order a similar fork with a 45o
chamfer on the edge of the blade. This is a more economical option.

Blade Shaped
To Tire Profile

45° Chamfer

Economical Tire
Option Contour

FEAT U RES
1. The blades of the left and right hand fork have a special radius, as specified by the end user, to the top
inside edge of each blade. The edges of this radius are finished with soft, round edges, so as not to
damage new product.
2. These forks are usually fitted to the carriage (fork carrier) with bolts. It is imperative that the bolt pattern
on the upright of each fork match that of the carrier. The bolt pattern on each fork must be accurately
obtained from the end user in order to ensure that the blades match each other.

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SUBJECT : CORRUGATED HANDLING FORKS (Box Tip)

FORK FACTS ¦ CORRUGATED HANDLING

APPLICATI ON
Corrugated handling forks are primarily used to wedge under and to lift corrugated sheets that are resting on a
floor or similar flat surface, where there is no skid or spacer, separating it from this surface.
They can also be used for other types of product.
These forks can also be used to separate a load (such as thin steel plate, etc.) that has no spacers in between the
product to allow for easy entry, and exerts minimal to zero damage to the product..

Cascade Std. #3NB Tip

(Full Top Taper)

89.5º

+ 0.0
3 – 1.5
Critical Dimension

FEAT URES
1. The fork blade is reduced in thickness at the tip to a sharp edge. The blade is “fully top
tapered”, and polished, thus providing a long easy transition in the thickness. The outside edges
of the tip are rounded, again to allow for ease of entry.
2. This fork is also available with a “full bottom taper”, when the application requires it.
3. Available in many different widths.

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 SUB J EC T : DR U M HA NDLING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON
Drum handling forks are designed to be used for lifting one or two drums at one time. Usually these forks are used
FORK FACTS ¦ D R UM H A ND L ING

for moving the standard 45 imperial gallon (55 U.S.) drum. Cascade can also provide forks for custom applications if
the radius of the drum should differ.

R 286

FE AT U R ES
1. The blades of each of the left and right hand fork have an arc cut-away on the inside edge of the blade
to match the drum diameter that is required.
2. Fork blades can be supplied with either one or two cut-outs.
3. The same forks can also be used for lifting conventional loads such as skids giving you a dual purpose
attachment.

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SUB J E C T : O F F S E T FO R K S
APPLICATI ON
Offset forks are designed primarily for the purpose of enabling the forks on the lift truck to be wider than the
carriage (fork carrier). It is important to note that by doing this the load capacity of the fork will need to be
re-evaluated. Inset forks, which make the forks narrower than the carriage, can also be designed. Inset forks are
usually required to fit around a vertical centre support bar on the carriage. Consideration should be given to the load
now being carried on the extreme edges of the forks. This can impose some twisting and some additional load on
the edges of the hooks.

FORK FACTS ¦ O F F S E T
Original Fork Width

Offset Fork Normal Fork

Width Width Fork Carriage (Carrier)
Carriage
Width

Fork Blade Typical

FEAT URES
1. When offset, the blades of the left and right hand extend further out than the upright portion of the fork.
Custom specifications will dictate what the required dimensions will be.
2. The opposite will apply to inset forks.

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 SUB J EC T : P EEK -A -B O O FOR K S ( P. A . B.)
APPLICATIO N
FORK FACTS ¦ PEEK-A-BOO ( P.A.B. )

Peek-A-Boo forks have been developed primarily to increase the visibility of the lift truck driver. This type of fork
is usually wide, with a blade less than 50mm thick and used predominantly in the lumber industry. Reducing the
shank width is possible because the stress exerted on the fork, while lifting, diminishes gradually as one progresses
towards the top of the shank. All requests for P.A.B. forks should be confirmed with Engineering, as the cut out will
be dependent on the load.

The cut out for the

P.A.B. must be at
least 25mm above
the carriage bar.

25mm

Carriage bar.

FEAT U R ES
1. Peek-A-Boo's or P.A.B. forks can be custom ordered to fit either in a predetermined pocket, with a wider
tube for stability or as per the end users request.
2. The lower part of the cut-away which forms the P.A.B. should never be less than 25mm above the top of
the lower carriage bar.

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SUB J E C T : Q U I C K DE TAC H FOR K S

FORK FACTS ¦ Q UI C K D E TAC H ( Q . D. )

APPLICATI ON
Quick Detach Forks are designed to be easily and quickly **removed from the lift truck's carriage when required.
The key feature is the upper hook which allows the fork to be removed without the need to remove the carriage/fork
'retaining bar', which would result in 'down time' for the lift truck.
This design is usually required for big forks that are difficult to handle due to their weight. Another reason may be
that the truck is capable of handling a different lifting tool for a different application ( E.G. - a coil ram), therefore
quick interchangeability is a huge time and financial advantage.

FEAT URES
1. Quick detach forks have an open style hook which could either fit over a round or square carriage bar.
2. Depending on the surface the truck is working on, (indoor surface or outdoor uneven surface) each fork
may require a lower retaining fixture to prevent the fork from unintentionally disengaging.
3. **Owners and operators must ensure a safe and secured method and area for removing the forks.
National Safety Guidelines must be adhered to, to prevent any accidents or injury.

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 SUB J EC T : F O L D ING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON
Folding forks are designed to fold at the heel on a pin, allowing the blade to be placed in a vertical position, and
secured with a chain. Folding forks are often necessary when operating in a confined and restricted work
environment and for lift trucks that are transported to different work sites on trailers.
FORK FACTS ¦ F O LD ING

FEAT U RES
1. Folding forks consist of a blade, upright, pin and either a hook or shaft mount attachment.
2. There is a chain attached to a pin that wraps around the blade. The chain locks into a pin retainer to
ensure the blade is held in the vertical position.
3. There are many variables to be considered when ordering a folding fork assembly, so please contact
Engineering to assist you to design a safe and reliable product.

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SUB J E C T : G Y P S UM H A NDLING FOR K S
APPLICATI ON

FORK FACTS ¦ GYPSUM HANDLING

Gypsum handling forks have been specially designed by
Cascade with product protection in mind. The unique blade
design and vertical protective upright provides the optimum
product protection when handling gypsum wallboard or other
similar products.

FE AT URES
1. Cascade's slide in Urethane pad is rated at 70 Durometer. The hardness of the Urethane pad is similar to
that of an automobile tire. Replacement pads are available. The pads are impervious to grease and do
not mark the sheet as would other similar materials; it is extremely durable. The 70 Durometer pad is
bonded to a steel plate for stability and rigidity. The slide-in feature of the pad makes replacement quick
and simple, thus averting any expensive down time.
2. Hook or shaft type mountings are available to suit your lift truck.
3. Bent and Upset heel section.
4. The blade is polished and all sharp corners removed (preventing damage to gypsum board).
5. There is a double sided bevel at the tip for easy entry between gypsum sheets.
6. Fork widths are normally up to 300mm (12").
7. Square corner in heel prevents damage to edge of gypsum sheet.
8. High back support (if required).

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 SUB J EC T : TI N PLAT E FO R K S
APPLICATIO N
Tin plate forks are used to load can forming machines.
FORK FACTS ¦ T I N PL ATE

Mounting - tubes, hooks, per request

Removable
slide-in pad.
Right
Available in
hand
neoprene or
polyurethane.

Polished

Left
hand

FEAT U RES
1. The tapered and offset tips are designed for easier entry into small skids.
2. The polyurethane backing is to protect the steel sheets from indentations, which could cause the forming
machine to jam up and stop. The “slide in” polyurethane backing on the upright is removable and can
also be supplied in neoprene.

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SUB J E C T : A NTI - S LIP FO R K S
APPLICATI ON
Designed primarily to be used for handling plastic pallets, Anti-Slip Forks have a durable abrasive coating applied to

FORK FACTS ¦ ANTI-SLIP FORKS

the top of the blade. The coating is a hardened steel alloy consisting of sharp peaks and valleys that provides a jagged
surface to grip the pallet. The added grip helps to ensure that loads remain safely on the forks while moving, changing
direction or stopping.

Anti-Slip Surface

FEAT URES
1. Superior grip over regular forks.
2. Hardened abrasive surface (55-63 Rockwell C).
3. Coating adds minimal thickness to the fork.
4. Uniform surface ensures minimal damage to pallets and product.
5. Forks are also suitable for general applications including wooden pallets.
6. Positive feedback from current users.

NOTE: While Anti-Slip Forks are mainly intended for handling plastic pallets they may be used in alternate
applications such as handling product in cold storage facilities, etc. They are not recommended for use
when contacting other metal or hard surface loads.

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 SUB J EC T: MAGNETIC FORK COVERS - DAGS
FORK FACTS¦ MAGNETIC FORK COVERS

APPLICATIO N
Cascade Magnetic Fork Covers - DAGS are ideal for handling a wide variety of loads. Designed for use in any
industrial sector where forks are used to lift products that could be damaged from contact with bare forks.

DAGS

Rubber Layer

Magnetic Layer
Iron Inside

FEAT U RES
1. Install or remove in seconds without any mechanical or electrical work.
2. Securely sticks to forks.
3. 70 durometer (shore A) black rubber upper layer, a metal inner core and a bottom magnetic layer is
resistant to abrasions, atmospheric agents and oil.

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SUB J E C T : S PA R K R E TAR DA NT FOR K S
APPLICATI ON

FORK FACTS ¦ S PA R K R E TA R DA NT
Spark retardant forks are used on lift trucks operating in hazardous locations. These include places such as
chemical plants, grain elevators, mines, paint plants, munitions, arsenal manufacturing, and storage facilities.

B
NB

NOTE: Surfaces labeled "B" have

brass coating. B NB
Surfaces labeled "NB" do
not have a brass coating.

B
B NB

FEAT URES
1. The most popular spark retardant fork is covered in ASTM B36 alloy 6 brass that is 0.125" thick, (except
rear of upright and hooks) and brazed 100% along all seams.
2. Similarly coated forks (using stainless steel) are also available for the food industry though these are not
spark retardant.

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 SUB J EC T : TW O STA G E TAPE R
APPLICATIO N
The use of 2" x 4" timber spacers, designed to separate lumber stacks has diminished in size over the years. This has
FORK FACTS ¦ TWO STAGE TAPER

resulted in smaller spaces between the stacks. When handling longer or double depth stacks of lumber, a fully tapered
fork was tried, but was prone to deflection, causing unstable load conditions. Hence the two stage Tapered Fork was
developed to address and resolve these concerns. This design is recommended on forks 72" and longer.

Blade Length
50% of Blade
Thickness
Blade Thickness
20%
10%
of Blade Length
of Blade Length

FEAT U RES
1. There is a two stage taper factored into the blade design.
2. There is a shorter but more durable slim tip for easy entry into the stack.
3. 10% of the blade near the inside of the heel is now at full thickness, providing increased rigidity.
4. 20% from the tip of the fork is now 50% of the full thickness of the blade, thus reducing fork deflection.
5. The top of the blade can be polished to reduce friction when engaging a load.

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SUB J E C T : F O R K E X T E NSIO NS
APPLICATI ON
Fork extensions are used to compliment a fork that is lifting a load that is longer than the fork. Extensions
are designed for uniform loading; they should never be tip loaded. The length of the extension must not be
more than 1.5 x the length of the fork blade.

FORK FACTS ¦ E XT E NS IO NS
EG: Fork blade length=1219, (48")….Extension length=1829 (72")

FEAT URES
1. Fork extensions are readily available to fit 100, 122, 150 and 180mm wide forks.
2. Fork extensions for the above widths can be acquired up to 2438mm long. (96")
3. Heavy-duty and any special extensions are available upon request.
4. Fork extensions are built in compliance with the ANSI/ITSDF Standard, B56.1-2009.

For install instructions please refer to Cascade Technical Bulletin #6803992

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 SUB J EC T : R OTAT O R - H O O K FOR K S
FORK FACTS ¦ ROTATOR - HOOK FORKS

APPLICATIO N
Rotator hook forks are attached to a rotator attachment, which can invert the forks. Usually the forks fit into pockets
in a bin that needs to be tilted or inverted to empty the contents.

+0.8
+1.0
91.5 – 0.8
+0.8 129 – 0.0
77.5 –0.8

+1.5 +1.0 +1.0

16.5 – 0.0 16.5 – 0.0 22 – 0.0
Typ. Typ. Typ.

ITA Class 2A Mounting ITA Class 2A Mounting ITA Class 3A Mounting

s'2OTATOR s$ $2OTATOR s'2OTATOR
s'2OTATOR

+1.5
+1.5
216 – 0.0
+0.8 149
119.5 – 0.8 –0.0

+1.0 +1.0 +1.0

22 – 0.0 22 – 0.0 26 – 0.0
Typ. Typ. Typ.

ITA Class 3A Mounting ITA Class 3A Mounting )4!#LASS!-OUNTING

s'2OTATOR s$ $2OTATOR s$ $2OTATOR
s'2OTATOR

FEAT U RES
Rotator Forks:
1. Each fork has 3 'upper' hooks, one at the top, middle and bottom of the upright. (The lower
hook would be on top when inverted, therefore it requires the strength of an 'upper' size hook).
2. The middle hook is at a special spacing (different for each of class 2, 3, & 4).
3. The capacity is reduced by 15% to compensate for the fork when in the inverted position.

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SUBJECT : COLLECTING SHAFT FORK DATA

FORK FACTS ¦ COLLECTING SHAFT DATA

(MEASURING THE CARRIAGE)
C = Pin O.D.
A. Use the vertical carriage edge B
for all horizontal Dimensions. H

G = Tube O.D. & I.D.

Tube location
E
K = D - ( B + C/2 )

APPLICATIO N F
The diagram shown is to assist in the collection of data for the fork
when ordering a shaft fork for a custom carriage.
J

K
D

FEAT URES
A. Use the outer straight edge of the vertical carriage support at one side (left or right) as a common datum
to measure from.
B. Measure horizontally across to the front of the shaft that supports the fork.
C. Measure the diameter of the shaft. (Preferably away from the center of the shaft as it may be worn.)
D. Measure horizontally across to front face of the lower carriage bar.
E. Measure vertically from the underside of the shaft to the top of the lower carriage bar.
F. First check for wear on the underside of blade just in front of the outside heel, if there is no wear,
lower the forks onto a flat smooth surface and measure from that surface up to the underside of
the shaft to get a vertical dimension.
G. Measure the I.D. and O.D. of the tube. Check if the tube has a bushing in the I.D.
H. Check for any other restrictions for the tube that can limit the tube O.D. such as a top carriage
cross-member.
J. Measure the carriage bar height.
K. Use the TUBE LOCATION formula above to establish; INSET, OFFSET or INLINE value.

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 SUB J EC T : S H A FT FOR K S
APPLICATIO N
Shaft forks are used as an alternative to hook forks. They are also referred to as Pin Type forks. Shaft forks are
more readily found on larger lift trucks, although there are a number of small lift trucks with a pin type carriage.
There are a large variety of sizes of shaft forks to be found in the materials handling industry.

F O R K S PE C IFICAT IO NS
Clearance must exist between shaft and tube ID. T Thickness
FORK FACTS ¦ S H A FT

CL To Centerline of Tube W Width

}
OS __Offset Choose one BL Length
IS _______Inset style only. O.D. Outside Diameter
RS __Rearshaft Dimension
r e quir e d.
I.D. Inside Diameter
IL 0" __Inline S.D. Shaft/Pin Diameter on Carriage

Offset Inset Rearshaft Inline

OS IS RS IL

CL
OD
ID W

T BL

FEAT U R ES
When ordering a shaft fork, the following information is important due to the variety of configurations in the field.
1. Truck make and model number.
2. CL: CENTER-LINE OF TUBE.
3. OS: OFFSET, IS: INSET, RS: REARSHAFT or IL: INLINE.
4. T: thickness, W: width and BL: length of blade.
5. Outside and inside diameter of tube. (O.D. & I.D.).
6. SD: Shaft diameter (fork carrier shaft pin diameter on carriage).

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 FORK FACTS ¦ TAPERS, TIPS & TIP BEVELS
SUB J E C T : FORK TAPERS, TIPS & TIP BE VE LS
APPLICATI ON
Fork tapers are required to enhance the ease of travel of the fork when engaged into a load.
Fork tips and tip bevels are required for ease of entry into a load, depending on the application.
These three features should be carefully selected when deciding on how the tip of the fork will
engage into a specific load.

R16 (Typ.)

C (Typ.) 90º W
R200 W

W B C R25 (Typ.)
B 100 50 38
REF. 125 80 38 W = 100 to 300
150 90 50
No. 1 180 90 82 No. 3
+5 . 0
10 –0.0
10 ±3

10 ±3 3 ±1.5

Standard Taper – No Bevel Standard Taper – With Bevel

45 ±3 45 ±3
10 ±3

+0.0
3 –1.5 10 ±3
1.5 Max.
Standard – Full Taper with
Top or Bottom Bevel Chisel Tip

FE AT URES
1. Careful choice of a tip configuration will enhance the fork's functionality.
2. There are 2 commonly requested top tip profiles:- NO.1 & NO.3 (refer to diagram)
3. Tips can be ordered with or without a bevel.
4. Bevels can be requested. There are 4 basic designs (refer to diagram).
5. Tapers can be ordered as required. There are 4 basic designs.
6. A selection of the variables above can be custom ordered, recommended, or come standard with a
specific fork requirement.

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 SUB J EC T : M O DIFICAT IO NS T O FOR K S
APPLICATI ON
Modifications and additions shall not be approved by Cascade unless the changes are made by Cascade or
FORK FACTS ¦ M O D I F I C ATIO NS

an approved supplier.

Top weld
Do not weld on these surfaces or
on the sides within 13mm of the
top surface (refer to “Welding Fork Upper hook
Surfaces”).

Side weld Lower weld

Tube weld
Top weld

Bottom hook
Tube weld

Lower weld
Hook Fork
Side weld

Shaft Fork Do not apply heat

in the heel area.

Refer to the diagram provided above for a complete understanding of the critical elements and locations on a
fork. Refer to "Welding Fork Surfaces" for additional information.

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SUB J E C T : H O L ES IN FOR K B LADE S
APPLICATI ON

FORK FACTS ¦ H O L E S I N B L A D E S
Cascade can provide a drilled hole in the fork tip area. The hole size can be up to 25% of the blade width at the hole
location. The top and bottom of the hole will be countersunk to remove all sharp edges.

HOLE IN CENTER
TIP

300
75 HOLE

(NO HOLE)

HOLE POSITION:
BETWEEN 75mm & 300mm MAX' FROM THE TIP

FE AT URES
The hole, or any lifting device in the hole, must not be used for pushing, pulling or side-loading, as a
fork is an attachment that is designed for lifting and lowering only. Vehicles such as tractors are better
suited for pushing and pulling applications.

Tip loading or prying with the tip is prohibited.

If you intend to have a 'hole feature' added to an existing fork:

• Please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICE at the beginning of the Fork Facts section.
• A new LOAD & LOAD CENTER must be established for this new lifting position, when a hook or similar
lifting device is suspended from the hole.

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 SUB J EC T : WEL D ING FOR K SU R FA C E S
APPLICATIO N
FORK FACTS ¦ W E LD I NG S UR FAC E S

Any welding on a fork can effect the fork properties negatively.

The general rule is that there should be no welding on the top surface of the blade or the front face of the upright
(as they are in tension). Any deviation from this rule must always be discussed with Engineering so that the
appropriate safety margins can be applied.
There are a number of methods where applications can be adjusted to avoid welding in critical areas. For example
this block is welded at the side rather than the front.

No Weld Closer Than

13mm Top of
Fork
Upright
Fork Blade

Block

Front Face of Upright Plate

PLAN VIEW
The block is welded to the plate and
the plates are welded to the upright

DO NOT WELD WITHIN A MINIMUM OF 13mm (1/2") FROM THE SURFACES DESCRIBED ABOVE.
ALSO SEE: "MODIFICATIONS TO FORKS"

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SUB J E C T : S IDE LOA DING
APPLICATI ON
Forks must not be used for side loading unless specially designed for a particular application. In order to produce
such a design, details of the load and load systems are required.

FORK FACTS ¦ SIDE LOADING

Specially designed hooks or tubes would probably be required if a special design was requested.

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 SUB J EC T : L O S T LOA D C E NT E R
APPLICATIO N ( Forks on l y, n ot at t ach m en t s )
FORK FACTS ¦ L O S T LOA D C E NTE R

"Lost load center" is one of the terms assigned to describe the difference in distance between the fork thickness
that was originally designed for the lift truck and the new thicker fork required.

FOR EXAMPLE:
Original fork = 40mm thick,…new fork = 50mm thick,…therefore the "Lost load center" is:
40 - 50 = -10
The minus sign indicates "lost" and the 10 shows the difference.

This information is given back to the OEM who will recalculate the load and load center of the lift truck, which will
appear on the "capacity plate" of the truck.

FE AT U R ES
Listed below are the average fork thicknesses for standard ISO forks for classes 2,3 & 4.
(Check specifications for the truck in question)

CLASS ORIGINAL FORK - NEW FORK = LOST LOAD DISTANCE

2 40mm -

3 50mm -

4 65mm -

Consult Engineering for all other inquiries.

There are also other changes to a fork which can cause a "movement forward" resulting in a lost load. These
changes must also be taken into consideration.

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SUB J E C T : F O R K T IP LO CAT O R B A R S
APPLICATI ON

FORK FACTS: TIP LOCATOR BARS

Available at the tips of forks, these recessed yellow bars are designed to increase visibility of the forks from above
or below. These marks help the operator determine the exact position of their fork tips while entering or exiting the
pallet. Increased fork tip visibility can result in faster, safer, damage free handling.

50 50 50

25
12.5

100 75

Example Diagram

FEAT URES
1. 3 recessed bars, located on the bottom or the top of the fork blade.
2. The length of the recessed bars are 25mm less than the width of the fork blade.
3. Supplied with safety yellow paint.
4. 1 mm deep recessed bars.

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NOTES

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6 North American locations provide forks when you need them.

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Warner Robins, Georgia

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