Budget Attachments and Parts Now Carries YTM Fork Shields
Forklift fork design and construction has developed immensely over the last 100 years. However, the most common fork damage occurs at the heel of the fork. “While we continue to develop and improve the design of our forks to increase durability, the fork heel still remains the most susceptible to breakage,” says Benny Lopeka, CEO of YTM. “We believe the Fork Shield is the answer. By administering fork shields across an entire fleet, companies should expect a significant increase in the lifespan of their forks.”
Budget Attachments and Parts is a leading online retailer of replacement fork tines and attachments for skid steers, forklifts, wheel loaders, telehandlers and more. Budget recently announced that it would be carrying YTM fork shields.
The YTM Fork Shield is designed to protect the most vulnerable part of the forklift fork from nicks, gouging, accidental damage, and resulting stress cracks. By using these easily mountable protection devices, forklift forks last significantly longer and protect against costly early replacement.
During research and development one fleet manager, and early adopter of the Fork Shield said, “We choose to invest in high-quality forks for their durability and other than occasional cracks or gouges this provides a consistently positive return. Fork shields are able to significantly decrease any damage these forks do experience which has led to a considerable reduction in our fork replacement costs.”
Fork Shields are available in three different sizes depending on the width and thickness of the fork in use. Fork shields are sold only in pairs and are easily mountable directly onto the forks.
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