Forklifts are vehicles commonly found in factories, warehouses and various work locations 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 protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models can be utilized to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires should be maintained and checked on a regular basis. The types of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors such as frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift operator must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it needs to be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you buy the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you could change the tires easily.
You can use the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it well. If you are changing more than one tire and you have just one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too large 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.