Forklifts are vehicles normally found inside factories, warehouses and different work locations where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Various kinds can be utilized to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked regularly. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors like frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Every forklift driver must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make sure that you are purchasing the right type - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You can easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
You could utilize the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you have only one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire that is damaged will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.