Forklifts are vehicles commonly found inside factories, warehouses and other work sites 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 raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts can carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several models could be used to carry shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be inspected and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ based on factors like weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every driver of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly inspect the tires. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you buy the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack must be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
You can utilize 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 only have one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too 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.