Forklifts are vehicles usually found in warehouses, factories and different 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 protected area where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models could be utilized to lift shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be inspected and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors like for example frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift operator must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly check the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it should be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be sure you purchase the correct kind - 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 easily change the tires.
You could utilize 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, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.