Choosing Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Considerably contributing to the handling and safety of the equipment are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance costs. The type of forklift determines to a large extent the kind of tire because most forklifts are made with a particular frame which accepts just a particular kind of tire. It helps to know the properties of both cushion and pneumatic tires before choosing a tire.
Instructions
1 Check your forklift owner guidebook for specifications regarding tires. Most likely your forklift will function either on pneumatic tires or cushion tires. This will limit your choice to the type of tire for which the forklift frame is made.
2 Check the type of forklift. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks are normally constructed to use cushion tires that do not need much friction. Pneumatic tires are generally for forklifts which function on 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 made for even grounds whereas pneumatic tires are best for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if utilized on surfaces that are uneven, could 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 grounds.
4 Make certain you know the space limitations. Forklifts used mostly indoors should be able to turn in tight spaces. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those kinds of situations.
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