The type of vehicle usually found within warehouses, factories and various work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Various models can be used to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked on a regular basis. The kinds of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like for example frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Every forklift operator must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections regularly. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you buy the correct type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you can easily change the tires.
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, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.