English (US) Forks/Products Applications Modification Center Support Company Contact Back Description Product benefits Downloads Shaft forks Shaft forks are often used on large forklift trucks and construction machinery. The fork has an eyelet that is slid over a corresponding shaft on the machine. The English designation “pin-type” is also commonly used in other countries. Especially on construction machinery, pin-type forks provide for a floating function that facilitates use outdoors and on uneven surfaces. There are no standardized dimensions for the pin-type suspension. However, the VETTER database already contains a wide range of variants. Don’t hesitate to contact us! Product benefits / Quality features OptimaForkHeel: Up to three times the service life and a low level of deflection Standard QualityForks by VETTER are delivered with the OptimaForkHeel with its additional wear zone to provide up to three times the service life, a low level of deflection and an optimum stress distribution. High level of safety through tried-and-tested forks attachment The attachment of the fork to the fork carriage is exceedingly important. After all, part of the load hangs directly on this, making it crucial for the operating reliability. No matter which type of attachment you require: All VETTER suspensions have been optimised with regard to their load-bearing capacity and weld design and thus guarantee the highest degree of safety. Optimum use due to a high degree of dimensional accuracy and lateral pressing of flanks VETTER forks stand out due to a high degree of dimensional accuracy and narrow tolerances. During the manufacturing process the flanks are pressed in a separate step to guarantee that they are ideal for the application and facilitate the use of accessories (e.g. fork extensions). High level of mutual compatibility due to identical fork tip heights Every fork is individually straightened out to the same angle, generally 90°. The fork tip height is thus identical, guaranteeing low wear rates and making the use of matched fork pairs unnecessary. FlexHeat: The ideal heat treatment for your application It isn’t visible, but heat treatment plays a major role for the application, safety and the service life. The heat treatment is performed under strictly controlled temperature conditions during the entire manufacturing process and is always selected to perfectly suit the material, the load-bearing capacity, the dimensions and the application. The best steel for best forks Only the best steel ensures that the fork is able to withstand the highest loading. And to guarantee this, VETTER has constantly developed new steel qualities over the decades. The steel used has been optimised especially for VETTER quality forks and precisely tailored to meet the requirements of the specific applications. This guarantees the necessary toughness, purity, hardness, workability and ability to withstand severe long-term stress. Without compromises! And to ensure that this remains the case, the VETTER materials laboratory constantly examines and improves the materials used and carries out research into new materials. Comprehensive welding quality requirements certified in accordance with ISO 3834-2 The welding of the suspensions is an important, safety-relevant process when manufacturing forks. The strict quality requirements at VETTER are thus fully certified according to ISO 3834-2. Every single welder is trained extensively and checked regularly on the basis of welding samples. This is what you can trust on! Production on basis of ISO 2330 (min. triple static safety and 1,000,000 load cycles with 25 % overload) Certified by leading OEMs in the forklift, construction and agricultural industry QualityProduction made in Germany Downloads Inquiry form shaft forks Inquiry form peek-a-boo forks VETTER Forks, Inc. 1711 Opportunity Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 USA +1 717 753 3913 +1 717 753 3915 contact@forks.com Follow us Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe now Imprint Data protection Cookies Sitemap Sales conditions