The type of vehicle usually found in factories, warehouses and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically raises and lowers 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. Various types can be used to raise shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked on a regular basis. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors like frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Every forklift operator must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
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 has to be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are buying the correct kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you need 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.
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 only have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire which is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.