Forklift Tires
There are two kinds of tires which could be utilized on forklifts: standard and press on. Usually, press on tires are used on electric forklifts and those types of forklifts operating in indoor applications like warehouses. The press on tires may be utilized also in light industrial operation too.
Standard tires are mainly used on forklifts which operate in outdoor settings or where rough or uneven surfaces need more traction and tougher tires.
There are a lot of different kinds of forklift tires just as there are lots of various kinds of forklifts. The types of tires which are most frequently utilized are pneumatic, solid and polyurethane. The kind of tires are dictated by what and where the forklift is used for. It is very vital to get the correct tires for the job and making sure that the proper pick will have a huge effect on both performance and safety.
For outdoor forklifts which need to operate in an all-terrain atmosphere like on a construction site, the best alternative would be pneumatic tires. These are made of durable rubber and then filled with air, like a truck or tractor tire. Pneumatic tires create an air cushion between the terrain and the forklift itself. This design considerably lessens the wear and tear on the equipment and creates a really comfortable ride for the operator. The deep, thick treads on the tires provide the necessary traction required for use on rough and uneven surfaces.
Solid tires are best suited for both light industrial indoor and outdoor applications. They are made out of tough, constructed solid rubber. This helps them to stay safer from blowouts, popping like pneumatic tires or damage due to puncture wounds. Since these tires are not filled with air, they are unable to provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them unsuitable for use on rough terrain. Some solid tires are made with holes in the sidewalls to provide a somewhat softer ride. The only issue is that this kind of construction makes the load carrying capacity of the forklift less.
Though they are designed for indoor warehouse use only, polyurethane forklift tires will usually outlast both rubber tire designs. The load capacity of polyurethane is much higher than that of a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts due to the extra weight of the batteries of the equipment. Due to the less rolling resistance of the tires, one more advantage of this kind of tire is the longer battery life.