Forklifts are vehicles commonly found within factories, warehouses 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 which hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts can lift loads that weigh between one to five tons. Some types could be utilized to raise shipping containers and loads which are much heavier.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors like for example load weights, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Every forklift operator must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly check the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it should be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are buying the correct type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you can easily change the tires.
You can utilize the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you have only 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 in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.