Forklifts are vehicles commonly found inside warehouses, factories and different work locations where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Some types can be utilized to raise shipping containers and loads which are much heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors such as frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections regularly. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are purchasing the right type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using the tire press. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you only have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.