Forklifts are vehicles normally found inside 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 lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the driver of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Various kinds could be used to carry shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors like for instance frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Every operator of a forklift must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently check the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it must be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are buying the right 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 using the tire press. 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.
A repair company can provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.