Forklift Tires
There are two types of tires that can be used on forklifts: press on and standard. Usually, press on tires are utilized on electric forklifts and those models operating in indoor applications such as warehouses. The press on tires could be used also in light industrial operation as well.
Standard tires are mainly utilized on forklifts which operate in outdoor settings or where uneven or rough surfaces need tougher tires and more traction.
Since there are many various kinds of forklifts, there are also many various types of forklift tires. The most frequently used tires are polyurethane, pneumatic and solid. The kind of tires are dictated by what and where the forklift is used for. It is really crucial to obtain the correct type of tires for the job and ensuring the proper choice would have a huge effect on both performance and safety.
For outdoor forklifts that have to operate in an all-terrain environment like on a construction site, the best alternative would be pneumatic tires. 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 terrain and the forklift itself. This design considerably lessens the wear and tear on the equipment and creates a really comfortable ride for the operator. The tire's thick, deep treads give the necessary traction needed for use on surfaces that are uneven and rough.
For light industrial applications, both indoors and outdoors, solid tires are best. 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 are unable to provide the cushion effect. This fact makes them unsuitable for use on rough terrain. Several solid tires are constructed with holes in the sidewalls to provide a fairly softer ride. The only issue is that this kind of construction makes the load carrying capacity of the forklift less.
The polyurethane forklift tires will typically outlast both of the rubber tire designs but are designed for indoor warehouse applications only. The load capacity of polyurethane is a lot higher compared to a rubber tire. These tires work great with well with electric forklifts due to the additional weight of the machine's batteries. Due to the lower rolling resistance of the tires, another benefit of this kind of tire is the extended battery life.