Forklifts are vehicles normally found within factories, warehouses and other 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 which 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. Various types can be utilized to raise shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Every forklift driver must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently inspect the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When buying tires, ensure that you are buying the right type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you raise 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 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.
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 damaged tire must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.