Forklift Tires
There are two kinds of tires that can be used on forklifts: standard and press on. Usually, press on tires are used on electric forklifts and those models operating in indoor applications such as warehouses. The press on tires can be utilized also in light industrial operation too.
Surfaces which are rough or uneven require more traction and tougher tires. Therefore, standard tires are normally used. However, they are generally used on forklifts which operate in outdoor environment.
Because there are a lot of different kinds of forklifts, there are also lots of different kinds of forklift tires. The most commonly utilized tires are pneumatic, solid and polyurethane. The kind of tires are dictated by what and where the forklift is utilized for. It is really essential to acquire the right type of tires for the task and ensuring the proper pick will have a huge effect on both performance and safety.
It is better to utilize pneumatic tires on outdoor forklifts which operate in an all-terrain environment such as on construction sites. These are made of durable rubber and then filled with air, like a truck or tractor tire. Pneumatic tires create an air cushion between the forklift and the terrain. This particular design significantly lessens the wear and tear on the machinery and creates a really comfortable ride for the operator. The thick, deep treads on the tires provide the necessary traction required for use on rough and uneven surfaces.
Solid tires are best suited for both light industrial outdoor and indoor use. They are fabricated out of tough, constructed solid rubber. This helps them to stay safer from blowouts, popping like pneumatic tires or damage due to puncture wounds. Because these tires are not filled with air, they could not provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them not suitable for use on rough terrain. Some solid tires are constructed with holes in the sidewalls to provide a fairly softer ride. The only problem is that this type of construction makes the forklift's load carrying capacity less.
Though they are designed for indoor warehouse applications only, polyurethane forklift tires would normally outlast both rubber tire designs. The load capacity of polyurethane is a lot higher than that of a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts due to the added weight of the equipment's batteries. Due to the tire's lower rolling resistance, another benefit of this particular type of tire is the extended battery life.