Forklifts are vehicles normally found within warehouses, factories and other work sites where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Some types could be utilized to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors like weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Every driver of a forklift should have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out 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 should be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are purchasing the correct type - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you raise the forklift high enough.
In order 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 just have one jack, lower the forklift, and then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.