Selecting Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Forklift tires contribute significantly to your machine's handling and safety characteristics, as well as impacting maintenance expenses. The type of forklift would determine to a large extent the kind of tire as nearly all forklifts are constructed with a particular frame that accepts just a specific type of tire. It helps to understand the properties of both pneumatic and cushion tires before selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 Check your forklift owner guidebook for specifications about tires. Most likely your forklift runs either on pneumatic tires or cushion tires. This will limit your choice to the kind of tire for which the forklift frame is constructed.
2 Make sure you know the particular type of forklift you are using. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks are normally made to utilize cushion tires which do not need a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are usually used for forklifts that function on diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Check the kind of terrain. Soft cushion tires are constructed for even grounds whilst pneumatic tires are best for rough terrain. Cushion tires, if utilized on uneven surface, can cause the forklift to get stuck as they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on gravel, packed stones and crushed concrete but not on really rough terrain and potholed surfaces.
4 Make certain you know the space limitations. Forklifts utilized mostly indoors must be able to turn in tight spaces. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those types of conditions.
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