We all know that tires have a major impact on the performance of the equipment you own. Long-term good maintenance habits can increase productivity, reduce costs and increase the safety of forklift use.
Unless you know how to prevent and spot signs of damage, new forklift tires will experience abnormal wear in a short period of time. So what would you do? The years of professional experience of Yi Shimai Company will tell you how to choose and extend the service life of forklift tires, and find and eliminate safety hazards in time.
Master the maintenance skills of your forklift tires
Proper tire maintenance can help you maximize your return on investment. Here are some suggestions for extending the life or improving the life of tires and forklifts:
1) Choose suitable tires for the working conditions and environment: You can choose suitable tires according to different working conditions and use environments 1) For example, if you work outdoors, the road conditions are good, and the working distance is long (500 meters or more), it is recommended You choose pneumatic tires. Although solid tires can basically avoid the potential safety hazards caused by pneumatic tires, it is difficult to withstand the internal heat generated by long-distance and uninterrupted operation;
2) In more cases, it is recommended to use solid tires. In addition to the need for air pressure maintenance of pneumatic tires, solid tires do not have the potential safety hazards caused by puncture of pneumatic tires. High-quality solid tires are cost-effective, maintenance-free and longer. Compared with pneumatic tires in many aspects, such as the replacement cycle and other aspects, the solid tires with side holes with higher shock absorption effect are a good choice for better consideration of safety and comfort under the working conditions of moderate working strength, distance and load. .
3) For forklifts that carry out handling operations in a clean room, it is recommended that you choose light-colored solid tires without imprints, which can greatly reduce the obvious black marks left on the ground when the forklift is transporting loads, especially when turning, making emergency stops and braking.
4) In the working environment with hazardous chemicals or the risk of dust explosion, it is extremely important to choose run-flat tires with special formulations. The generated static electricity is directed to the ground in time to avoid potential safety hazards caused by the accumulation of static electricity. When choosing run-flat tires, it is best to choose and assemble them under the guidance of professionals.
Operation training for forklift drivers
Bad operating habits can put your equipment at risk and make tires wear faster. Professional training for forklift operators is recommended - forklift certification and safety program training can be very effective. Safety training is an effective way to protect team members and prevent accidents and increased costs. Regular training keeps the skills of a forklift operator at the highest level.
Regularly check the tires
Watching for early signs of tire damage can prevent unnecessary tire changes. Check your tires at least once a week. Check items are: 1) Whether the tire surface has metal chips, broken glass or other impurities that can cause early damage to the tire; 2) Check whether there are slight cracks in the tire rubber, early delamination and block loss, so as to avoid accidents and unnecessary maintenance costs. If found, please remove them in time before use.
How do you check the forklift and tires, it only takes 5-10 minutes each time, it is recommended to check before each use of the forklift:
1) Inspect all forklift tires for signs of damage as described above;
2) Check whether the air pressure of the pneumatic tire is within the normal range. If the inflation pressure is too high or too low, it will cause the tire to work abnormally. If the inflation pressure is too high or too low, it is easy to cause a puncture, which will pose a safety threat to the on-site personnel;
3) Whether the wheel installation position is correct;
4) Make sure that the brake and control system functions are in normal condition.
5) In busy work situations, whether you choose pneumatic tires or solid tires, especially in summer, you should check the tire temperature every 2 hours. If the temperature is too high, you should cool down in time or suspend the operation. Check to prevent scalding (the tire blowout temperature is usually above 100 degrees Celsius).
Adjust the brake
The wheels on a forklift are part of the braking system. Improper adjustment of the brake will cause excessive heat accumulation in the contact area between the wheel trainer and the tire. The final result is that the heat accumulation continues to increase and the tire blows out, and the wheel and tire are separated and separated, resulting in a safety accident.
Prevent overload
Overloading is a common cause of premature tire damage, puncture and tire & wheel separation. When the counterbalance forklift works under load, the load it bears should not exceed the specified range, which can ensure that the front and rear force of the forklift is within the bearing range of the tires, and the service life of the tires is effectively guaranteed.
Avoid standing still for a long time under tire load
If your forklift remains stationary for a long time under load (especially heavy load), the tires will generate stress concentration points, which will cause temporary "out-of-round bumps" when the tires are used again, that is, the forklift travels smoothly The property is seriously reduced, and it will return to its original state after a long time. This is one of the characteristics of rubber, resilience and compression set. The serious consequence is the complete failure of the physical and mechanical properties of the tire, that is, the tire is directly scrapped.
Keep the road in good condition
Forklifts work indoors and outdoors for a long time, and the road condition is one of the main reasons that affect the service life of tires. It is recommended that users clean the working road conditions regularly to ensure the "good state" of road conditions; especially the rigid and sharp debris, broken glass slag , gravel, etc., which make the tires bear repeated punctures under load and high-speed operation, resulting in premature tire damage.
Avoid high temperature road conditions
Tires are the category of rubber products. The high temperature resistance temperature range of the rubber varieties used is 50 °C, and it is not suitable for long-term contact use. Otherwise, the complete network molecular chain structure of the rubber will be broken under the action of high temperature erosion, that is, it will lose its physical properties. mechanical properties and thus premature failure. During the use of tires, avoid high temperature working environment and maintain a good rubber condition, which is an effective method to prolong the service life.
Now that you know how to extend the life of your forklift tires, it is recommended that you follow the correct maintenance methods to maximize their performance and help you choose the right type of forklift to increase productivity and reduce costs.
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