The type of vehicle usually found in factories, warehouses and different work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is called 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 forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could lift loads that weigh between one to five tons. Some models can be utilized to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained frequently. The types of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every operator of a forklift should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently inspect the tires. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you buy the right type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you could easily change the tires.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim utilizing the tire press. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you have just one jack, lower the forklift, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged would have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.