The kind of vehicle normally found in factories, warehouses and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is known as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the driver of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models can be used to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors like weight of the loads, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Every operator of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly inspect the tires. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you buy the correct kind - 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 change the tires easily.
You could use the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you just have one jack, lower the forklift, and 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 in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.