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Forks Thickness question

Does forks thickness affect load bearing capacity of the MHE? I am talking about normal wear and tear of forks due to operation. A prompt reply will be appreciated
  • Posted 19 Aug 2014 16:11
  • By shabbir_a
  • joined 19 Aug'14 - 1 message
  • Punjab, Pakistan
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A verneir caliper is more accurate & the prefered measurement device for anyone qualified to carry CFTS inspections.

Fork gauges are ok for a quick check.
  • Posted 20 Aug 2014 15:28
  • By Forkingabout
  • joined 31 Mar'11 - 862 messages
  • england, United Kingdom
you need to buy a fork gauge, promptly
  • Posted 20 Aug 2014 11:11
  • By EasiTek
  • joined 12 Aug'08 - 533 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
In the USA, we say that if a fork has worn 10% of it's width, it has lost 1/2 of it's load bearing capacity.
We also have a requirement for annual inspection of the lifting devices (including forks and chains) and replacement, [no further use] if worn 10%, wear is usually in the heel of the fork where it scruffs the ground.
  • Posted 19 Aug 2014 20:14
  • Modified 19 Aug 2014 20:15 by poster
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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