Selecting Between Pneumatic and Cushion Tires
Considerably contributing to the safety and handling of the machine are forklift tires. They also impact the maintenance costs. The kind of forklift determines to a large extent the kind of tire because 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 cushion and pneumatic tires prior to selecting a tire.
Instructions
1 Check your forklift owner manual for specifications regarding tires. Most likely your forklift will run either on cushion tires or pneumatic tires. This will limit your options to the kind of tire wherein the forklift frame is built.
2 Make certain you know the specific type of forklift you are utilizing. Electric pallet jack trucks and electric forklift trucks are normally built to use cushion tires which do not require a lot of friction. Pneumatic tires are usually for forklifts that function on diesel or liquid propane gas.
3 Check the kind of terrain. Soft cushion tires are made for even terrain whereas pneumatic tires are suitable for rough grounds. Cushion tires, if used on uneven ground, can cause the forklift to get stuck because they are set lower. Pneumatic tires perform well on crushed concrete, gravel and packed stones but not on really rough terrain and potholed surfaces.
4 Inspect space limitations. Forklifts utilized mainly for indoor applications must be able to pivot in tight areas. Cushion tires work better than pneumatic tires in those types of situations.
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