The type of vehicle usually found inside warehouses, factories and different work locations 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 lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Various models could be used to carry shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts differ based on factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift driver must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly inspect the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you purchase the right type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise 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 properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you only have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.