Selecting Between Cushion & Pneumatic Tires
Considerably contributing to the handling and safety of the machine are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance expenses. The kind of forklift would determine to a large extent the type of tire since the majority of forklifts are made with a specific frame that accepts only a specific kind of tire. It helps to know the properties of both cushion and pneumatic tires prior to selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 Check your forklift owner handbook for specifications regarding tires. Most likely your forklift runs either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This would limit your options to the kind of tire wherein the forklift frame is built.
2 Make sure you know the particular type of forklift you are using. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks normally are built to utilize cushion tires that do not need a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are usually utilized for forklifts that are powered by diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Make certain you know what type of terrain you would be using the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are constructed for even terrain while pneumatic tires are best for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if utilized on uneven surface, could cause the forklift to get stuck since they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on packed stones, crushed concrete and gravel but not on very rough terrain and potholed surfaces.
4 Check space limitations. Forklifts utilized mostly for indoor applications must be able to turn in tight spaces. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those types of situations.
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