Forklift Tires
There are two types of tires which can be used on forklifts: standard and press on. Typically, press on tires are utilized on electric forklifts and those models operating in indoor applications like for instance warehouses. The press on tires can also be utilized in light industrial application too.
Standard tires are mostly used on forklifts that operate in outdoor environment or where rough or uneven surfaces require tougher tires and more traction.
There are a lot of various types of forklift tires just as there are many different types of forklifts. The kinds of tires that are most frequently utilized are polyurethane, pneumatic and solid. The type of tires are dictated by what and where the forklift is used for. It is vital to acquire the correct type of tires for the job and making certain that the proper choice would have a huge effect on both performance and safety.
For outdoor forklifts that have to operate in an all-terrain atmosphere such as on a construction site, the best alternative would be pneumatic tires. These are constructed out of tough rubber and then filled with air, similar to a tractor or truck tire. Pneumatic tires create an air cushion between the terrain and the forklift itself. This particular design significantly lessens the wear and tear on the equipment and creates a really comfortable ride for the operator. The deep, thick treads on the tires provide the necessary traction needed for use on rough and uneven surfaces.
Solid tires are best suited for both light industrial outdoor and indoor applications. They are made out of tough, constructed solid rubber. This helps them to stay safer from blowouts, popping like pneumatic tires or damage because of puncture wounds. As these tires are not filled with air, they are unable to provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them unsuitable for use on rough terrain. Some solid tires are constructed with holes in the sidewalls to provide a somewhat softer ride. The only issue is that this kind of construction makes the load carrying capacity of the forklift less.
The polyurethane forklift tires would typically outlast both of the rubber tire designs but are designed for indoor warehouse use only. The load capacity of polyurethane is much higher compared to a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts because of the additional weight of the equipment's batteries. Because of the tire's less rolling resistance, another benefit of this particular kind of tire is the longer battery life.