Forklift Tires
There are two kinds of tires that can be utilized on forklifts: press on and standard. Typically, press on tires are utilized on electric forklifts and those models operating in indoor applications such as warehouses. The press on tires can also be used in light industrial operation as well.
Standard tires are generally used on forklifts that operate in outdoor environment or where uneven or rough surfaces require tougher tires and more traction.
Because there are lots of various types of forklifts, there are also a lot of different kinds of forklift tires. The most commonly utilized tires are polyurethane, pneumatic and solid. The type of tires are dictated by where and what the forklift is utilized for. It is really crucial to get the correct tires for the job and making sure that the correct pick would have a huge impact on both performance and safety.
It is suitable to use pneumatic tires on outdoor forklifts which function in an all-terrain environment such as on construction sites. These are made of tough rubber and then filled with air, like a truck or tractor tire. Pneumatic tires create an air cushion between the forklift and the terrain. This design considerably lessens the wear and tear on the equipment and creates a very comfortable ride for the operator. The tire's thick, deep treads provide the necessary traction needed for use on surfaces that are uneven and rough.
For light industrial applications, both outdoors and indoors, solid tires are suitable. They are fabricated out of tough, constructed solid rubber. This helps them to stay safer from blowouts, popping like pneumatic tires or damage because of puncture wounds. Since these tires are not filled with air, they are unable to provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them unsuitable for use on rough terrain. Several solid tires are constructed with holes in the sidewalls to provide a somewhat softer ride. The only issue is that this type of construction makes the load carrying capacity of the forklift less.
The polyurethane forklift tires will typically outlast both of the rubber tire designs but are intended for indoor warehouse applications only. The load capacity of polyurethane is much higher compared to a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts due to the additional weight of the machine's batteries. Due to the lower rolling resistance of the tires, another benefit of this particular type of tire is the extended battery life.