The type of vehicle normally found inside factories, warehouses and various work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is known 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 protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts can carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Several types can be used to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The types of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors like for instance frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift operator must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently inspect the tires. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it should be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you buy the correct kind - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
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 just 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 mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.