Selecting Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Considerably contributing to the safety and handling of the machine are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance costs. The type of forklift will determine to a large extent the type of tire since the majority of forklifts are constructed with a specific frame which accepts only a particular type of tire. It helps to know the properties of both pneumatic and cushion tires before choosing a tire.
Instructions
1 Check your forklift owner manual for specifications concerning tires. Most likely your forklift runs either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This would limit your choice to the kind of tire for which the forklift frame is made.
2 Check the kind of forklift. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks usually are made to use cushion tires that do not require a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are usually utilized for forklifts that function on diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Make certain you know what kind of terrain you would be using the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are constructed for even terrain whereas pneumatic tires are best for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if utilized on uneven ground, can cause the forklift to get stuck because they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on crushed concrete, gravel and packed stones but not on very rough grounds and potholed surfaces.
4 Make certain you know the space limitations. Forklifts used mostly for indoor applications should be able to pivot in tight spaces. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those kinds of environments.
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