Forklift Tires
There are two types of tires that could be used on forklifts: standard and press on. Usually, press on tires are utilized on electric forklifts and those types of forklifts used indoors like warehouses. The press on tires can also be used in light industrial application as well.
Surfaces which are uneven or rough require tougher tires and more traction. Thus, standard tires are usually utilized. Nonetheless, they are mostly utilized on forklifts that operate in outdoor settings.
There are lots of various types of forklift tires just as there are many different kinds of forklifts. The most frequently used tires are pneumatic, solid and polyurethane. The type of tires are dictated by what and where the forklift is utilized for. It is crucial to get the correct tires for the job and ensuring the correct pick would have a huge effect on both safety and performance.
It is suitable to utilize pneumatic tires on outdoor forklifts that operate in an all-terrain environment such as on construction sites. These are constructed out of durable rubber and then filled with air, like a tractor or truck tire. Pneumatic tires create an air cushion between the forklift and the terrain. This design considerably lessens the wear and tear on the equipment and creates a really comfortable ride for the operator. The thick, deep treads on the tires provide the necessary traction needed for use on uneven and rough surfaces.
Solid tires are best suited for both light industrial outdoor and indoor use. They are fabricated out of constructed solid, tough rubber. This helps them to stay safer from blowouts, popping like pneumatic tires or damage due to puncture wounds. As these tires are not filled with air, they are unable to provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them not suitable for use on rough terrain. Some solid tires are made with holes in the sidewalls to provide a somewhat softer ride. The only problem is that this type of construction makes the forklift's load carrying capacity less.
The polyurethane forklift tires would typically outlast both of the rubber tire designs but are intended for indoor warehouse use only. The load capacity of polyurethane is a lot higher than that of a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts because of the additional weight of the equipment's batteries. Because of the lower rolling resistance of the tires, another advantage of this type of tire is the extended battery life.