Would like to also add that if fork tips are to be used for a special requirement - for example over here 16 tonne forklift tynes being used to separate heavy steel plates weighing up to several tonnes, then the forklift manufacturer needs to be informed because standard forks may be too weak and bend (and yes it has happened - 16 tonne std forklift hired in to replace a unit down for maintenance - A$8000 damage in less than a minute, and on the first day the hire forklift arrived!)