Forklift Tire Specs
Forklifts have been an important device in commercial businesses and industry since the year 1917. Throughout its history the forklift has evolved through various forms, from a basic tractor with an attached platform to a specialized high-tech machine. Forklift tires have also evolved into particular tires, with different types designed to meet particular applications.
Cushion (Solid) Tires
Solid polyurethane or rubber are the kinds of materials utilized to construct cushion tires. They are suitable for indoor applications on surfaces which are smooth. The cushion tire tread is bonded or pressed onto the steel ring of the tire. Cushion tires are rated ease of steering and for different load capacities. Cushion tires are normally used within warehouse settings.
Pneumatic Tires
Foam or air is used to fill pneumatic forklift tires. They are available in two kinds: radial or bias. Depending on the use, they are offered with different sidewall protection, tread depths and weight. Pneumatic forklift tires that are filled with foam maintain constant pressures and are less susceptible to punctures. Pneumatic tires are usually used outdoors on surfaces which are rough and uneven.
Pneumatic Shaped Solid/Solid Pneumatic
The comfortable ride which pneumatic tires offer along with the puncture resistance that solid tires provide are the combined features of Solid Pneumatic Hybrid Tires. They are an alternative to the outdoor pneumatic tire.
Large Rubber and Flotation Tires
Large rubber tires, which can be pneumatic, foam or solid, are used on wheel loader forklifts. These tires are best for loading and transporting bulk items into processing equipment or onto trucks. Large flotation pneumatic tires are suited for masted rough terrain forklifts normally used at lumberyards, construction locations and automobile recyclers.