Forklifts are vehicles normally found inside factories, warehouses and various 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 that hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts can carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Several models could be used to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained frequently. The kinds of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors such as frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift driver should have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be sure you purchase the correct type - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack must be positioned under the tire. You could 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 just one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.