The kind of vehicle usually found inside warehouses, factories and other work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is known as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Several kinds can be used to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The types of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors such as weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every driver of a forklift should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly inspect the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When buying tires, make certain that you are buying the right kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise the forklift high enough that you could change the tires easily.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using the tire press. 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, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.