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Forklift Forks: Everything You Need to Know

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Forklift forks are made from high-strength alloy steel and are heat-treated to improve their toughness (ability to absorb energy) and hardness (ability to resist indentation). Inspecting forks should include measuring the blade wear, hook wear, straightness, angle, and tip level. At the end of the fork blade is the fork tip.

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