Forklifts are vehicles normally found within warehouses, factories and various work sites 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 lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Several kinds can be utilized to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
The tires of a forklift must be inspected and maintained frequently. The kinds of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors such as weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Every forklift operator should have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should frequently inspect the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When buying tires, make certain that you are purchasing the correct type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When you need 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 can utilize the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you have just one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is too large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.