The kind of vehicle usually found in factories, warehouses and other work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some types can be utilized to raise shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be inspected and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ based on factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Each and every driver of a forklift should have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly inspect the tires. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be certain you purchase the correct kind - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You can easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
You could 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 have only 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 too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged should be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.