The kind of vehicle normally found inside warehouses, factories and various work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts can lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several types could be utilized to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like for instance load weights, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every forklift operator should have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections regularly. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you buy the right kind - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You can easily change the tires if you raise the forklift high enough.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using the tire press. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you only have 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 too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.