Forklifts are vehicles commonly found in 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 protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Several types could be used to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires should be maintained and checked regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ based on factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are buying 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.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim utilizing the tire press. 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 can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire that is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.