The kind of vehicle normally found in factories, warehouses and various work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is known as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models could be used to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The types of tires on various forklifts differ based on factors like for instance ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Every driver of a forklift 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 signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When buying tires, ensure that you are buying the correct type - 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 raise the forklift high enough.
You can utilize 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 just have one jack, lower the forklift, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.