What is ISO 5053‑2 - Vocabulary of fork arms and attachments about?
ISO 5053‑2 is the second part of the ISO 5053 series that discusses industrial trucks.
ISO 5053‑2 establishes only the vocabulary of fork arms and load handling attachments.
For ISO 5053‑2, the term attachment describes a device that is mounted to an industrial truck to allow an alternative way to use the lifting system.
Note1: ISO 5053‑2 does not give any proposals as to which attachment can be appropriate for which load.
Note2: This document gives no safety requirements for fork arms and load handling attachments.
Who is ISO 5053‑2 - Vocabulary of fork arms and attachments for?
ISO 5053‑2 on Vocabulary of fork arms and attachments is useful for:
- Forklift manufacturers
- Forklift equipment suppliers
- Safety regulatory bodies
- Forklift operators
Why should you use ISO 5053‑2 - Vocabulary of fork arms and attachments?
There are various types of fork arms and attachments used in forklifts. These fork arms and attachments have similar names but vary widely in terms of functions. This can cause confusion between two parties while buying, selling or installing these attachments.
ISO 5053‑2 provides you with a vocabulary that informs you about the various types of fork arms and attachments and their potential applications.
Overall, the guidance of ISO 5053‑2 helps to eliminate confusion between the parties dealing in industrial trucks and also standardizes the fork arms and attachment vocabulary across the supply chain.