Forklifts are vehicles normally found inside warehouses, factories 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 lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Various types could be used to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors like frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Every forklift operator should have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections regularly. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are purchasing the right type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
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 could use 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 only have one jack, lower the forklift, and then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.