Selecting Between Cushion & Pneumatic Tires
Significantly contributing to the handling and safety of the machinery are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance expenses. The type of forklift determines to a large extent the kind of tire as the majority of forklifts are made with a particular frame that accepts only a specific kind of tire. It helps to know the properties of both pneumatic and cushion tires prior to selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 For tire specifications, you should check your forklift owner guidebook. Most likely your forklift will run either on pneumatic tires or cushion tires. This would limit your options to the kind of tire wherein the forklift frame is made.
2 Make certain you know the particular kind of forklift you are using. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks are normally constructed to utilize cushion tires that do not need a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are generally for forklifts that are powered by liquid propane gas or diesel.
3 Make sure you know what type of terrain you would be utilizing the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are constructed for even grounds while pneumatic tires are best for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if used on uneven surface, can 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 very rough terrain and potholed surfaces.
4 Check space limitations. Forklifts utilized mainly indoors must be able to turn in tight spaces. Cushion tires truly work better than pneumatic tires in those types of environments.
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