Some materials handling applications require attachments to be fitted to forklifts to perform the operation safely and effectively.  There are a large variety of forklift attachments to suit many applications, from lifting drums to paper roll clamps, to container handling.  Some of the most common forklift attachments include:

• Sideshift:  Allows the operator to move the load left and right without moving the forklift.
• Fork Positioners: Moves the forklift tynes independently of each other enabling narrow or wide loads to be shifted without the operator having to get off the forklift. 
• Rotators:  Enables the forklift tynes to rotate up to 360 degrees to invert and dump loads.  
• Clamps: Various types of clamps can be fitted to the forklift in place of the forklift tynes.  Generally loads that cannot be safely or effectively lifted on a pallet will require a forklift clamp.