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Broken Bolt - Cause/Prevention

I drive a 2017 Donkey Forklift for work. About 3 months ago the bolt that holds the tilt cylinder to the body of the fork lift snapped on the left side. We fixed it, then today when I was lifting an empty box (about 500 lbs) the right bolt sheered clean off. What may be causing this and how do we stop it from happening again?
  • Posted 28 Jul 2021 11:44
  • Modified 29 Jul 2021 03:51 by poster
  • By Justin_Donohue
  • joined 28 Jul'21 - 2 messages
  • New York, United States
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Many people here don't even know what a bolt is and how it is used. This is one of the most common fasteners. It is a metal rod in the shape of a cylinder, on the outside of which there is a thread. It is crowned with a hat (head), usually hexagonal. With its help, materials are fixed and connected. The connection is made by fixing with a nut or by **** the rod into a hole with an internal helical groove. I advise you to learn how to install them yourself, because they can solve many problems with breakdowns. For more information visit https://www.scrooz.com.au/nuts-and-bolts/.
  • Posted 5 May 2022 09:08
  • Modified 9 May 2022 00:25 by poster
  • By Thymoty_Greg
  • joined 5 May'22 - 1 message
  • California, United States
Our Donkeys would do that when we over load them. I understand it broke with only 500 lbs on the forks. But what was it carrying before that
  • Posted 9 Dec 2021 02:46
  • By Bull67
  • joined 9 Dec'21 - 8 messages
  • Michigan, United States
BULL
They aren't loose, they are snapping right at the point they screw in to the plate connecting to the body. Its a clean snap. Apparently other areas are having this same problem. I wish I could upload a picture.
  • Posted 29 Jul 2021 03:51
  • By Justin_Donohue
  • joined 28 Jul'21 - 2 messages
  • New York, United States
My guess is they broke because they were loose, or the pivot point did not have lubrication.
  • Posted 29 Jul 2021 02:54
  • By geom
  • joined 24 Jul'21 - 8 messages
  • New Hampshire, United States

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