Forklifts are vehicles commonly found inside warehouses, factories and different 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 which hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the driver of the forklift sits.
Forklifts can carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Various types can be utilized to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained frequently. The types of tires on various forklifts differ based on factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every driver of a forklift must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections regularly. 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 - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise the forklift high enough that you could easily change the tires.
You can use 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 just have one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire which is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.