Forklifts are vehicles normally found inside factories, warehouses and different 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 raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts can carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Various kinds could be utilized to raise shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked on a regular basis. The types of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Every forklift driver should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When you buy 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 change the tires easily.
In order 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 just one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.