Choosing Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Forklift tires contribute a lot to your equipment's handling and safety features, as well as impacting maintenance costs. The type of forklift determines to a large extent the kind of tire as nearly all forklifts are constructed with a specific frame that accepts only a particular type of tire. It helps to know the properties of both pneumatic and cushion tires before selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 For tire specifications, you should check your forklift owner handbook. Most likely your forklift will function either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This would limit your options to the kind of tire for which the forklift frame is constructed.
2 Check the type of forklift. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks usually are made to utilize cushion tires that do not require much friction. Pneumatic tires are normally for forklifts that are powered by diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Make certain you know what type of terrain you would be utilizing the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are made for even terrain whereas pneumatic tires are best for rough terrain. Cushion tires, if used on surfaces that are not even, could cause the forklift to get stuck since they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on crushed concrete, gravel and packed stones but not on potholed surfaces and very rough grounds.
4 Make certain you know the space limitations. Forklifts utilized mainly indoors should be able to turn in tight spaces. Cushion tires truly work better than pneumatic tires in those types of environments.
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