The type of vehicle normally found within factories, warehouses and various work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift that hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts can carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Some types can be utilized to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The kinds of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Each and every forklift operator must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it needs to be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be certain you buy the right kind - 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.
You could 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 just one jack, lower the forklift, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is too big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire which is damaged would have to be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.