Selecting Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Forklift tires contribute significantly to your machine's handling and safety features, as well as affecting maintenance expenses. The kind of forklift would determine to a large extent the kind of tire since nearly all forklifts are constructed with a particular frame that accepts just a particular type of tire. It helps to know the properties of both cushion and pneumatic tires before selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 For tire specifications, you should check your forklift owner manual. Most likely your forklift runs either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This will limit your choice to the type of tire wherein the forklift frame is made.
2 Make certain you know the particular type of forklift you are utilizing. Electric forklift trucks and electric pallet jack trucks generally are built to utilize cushion tires that do not need a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are generally for forklifts that run on diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Make sure you know what type of terrain you would be utilizing the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are constructed for even terrain whilst pneumatic tires are best for rough terrain. Cushion tires, if used on uneven surface, can cause the forklift to get stuck because they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on gravel, packed stones and crushed concrete but not on potholed surfaces and very rough terrain.
4 Check space limitations. Forklifts used mainly for indoor applications have to be able to pivot in tight spaces. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those types of conditions.
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