Selecting Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Significantly contributing to the safety and handling of the machine are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance expenses. The kind of forklift determines to a large extent the kind of tire because most forklifts are made with a particular frame that accepts only a particular kind of tire. It helps to know the properties of both cushion and pneumatic tires prior to selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 For tire specifications, you must check your forklift owner handbook. Most likely your forklift would function either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This would limit your choice to the type of tire for which the forklift frame is built.
2 Make certain you know the specific type of forklift you are utilizing. Electric forklift trucks and electric pallet jack trucks generally are built to utilize cushion tires that do not need a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are generally used for forklifts that are powered by liquid propane gas or diesel.
3 Make sure you know what kind of ground you will be utilizing the forklift on. Soft cushion tires are made for even grounds whilst pneumatic tires are best for rough terrain. Cushion tires, if utilized on uneven ground, could cause the forklift to get stuck as they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on crushed concrete, gravel and packed stones but not on potholed surfaces and really rough grounds.
4 Check space limitations. Forklifts used mainly indoors should be able to turn in limited areas. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those types of conditions.
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