The type of vehicle usually found within factories, warehouses and different work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts can carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Various models can be utilized to lift shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors like frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Every forklift operator should have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should frequently check the tires. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When purchasing tires, ensure that you are buying the right kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
You could use the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it well. If you are changing more than one tire and you have just one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.