Selecting Between Cushion & Pneumatic Tires
Significantly contributing to the safety and handling of the machine are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance expenses. The type of forklift would determine to a large extent the type of tire as nearly all forklifts are constructed with a specific frame which accepts just 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 run either on pneumatic tires or cushion tires. This would limit your options to the type of tire wherein the forklift frame is built.
2 Make certain you know the particular type of forklift you are utilizing. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks normally are built to utilize cushion tires which do not require much friction. Pneumatic tires are usually for forklifts which function on diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Check the kind of terrain. Soft cushion tires are made for even grounds whilst pneumatic tires are suitable for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if utilized on surfaces that are not even, could cause the forklift to get stuck since they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on gravel, packed stones and crushed concrete but not on really rough grounds and potholed surfaces.
4 Make sure you know the space limitations. Forklifts used mostly indoors should be able to turn in limited areas. Cushion tires really work better than pneumatic tires in those types of conditions.
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