Forklifts are vehicles usually found within warehouses, factories and various work sites where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts could lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several kinds can be used to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires should be maintained and checked on a regular basis. The types of tires on various forklifts vary based on factors such as frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every driver of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections regularly. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be sure you purchase the correct kind - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You can easily change the tires if you raise the forklift high enough.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim utilizing the tire press. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you have only 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 in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.