How to choose the right twin wheels for a forklift?
Forklifts are currently the most popular means of internal transport used in warehouses. Their undeniable advantage is high work versatility, thanks to which they can be used in almost every industry.
There are many types of forklifts available on the market with different technical and functional parameters. An extremely important element of every forklift are the wheels, which should be particularly adapted to the work characteristics. How to choose the right twin wheels for a forklift?
How to match twin wheels to a forklift?
The safety of transported cargo depends on the type and grip of tires. That’s why matching wheels is so important from the point of view of service quality. Matching tires to a forklift should be based on several important factors, such as:
- type of forklift,
- type of surface it moves on,
- nature of loads it works with.
Twin wheels for forklifts – types
In the general division on the market, two types of wheels are distinguished that are most commonly mounted on forklifts. These are pneumatic tires (tube tires) and superelastic tires (solid tires).
Superelastic tires – solid
Solid tires for forklifts are completely filled with rubber. They do not have any free spaces. Solid tires are characterized by relatively small cushioning, but they also have many advantages.
First of all, solid tires are puncture-proof. This translates to their durability and the possibility of multi-year use. They work well in warehouses and construction sites. High quality and durability compensate for their relatively high price.
Pneumatic tires – tube tires
Tube tires are completely filled with compressed air. Therefore, in the case of such wheels, servicing and maintaining proper tire pressure is very important. Pneumatic tires can be divided into two types: radial and diagonal. Radial tires are much more durable, while diagonal wheels are characterized by a much lower price. Their greatest advantage is high cushioning. They therefore offer high driving comfort and enable the transport of sensitive loads.
Properly selected twin wheels for a forklift guarantee appropriate work comfort as well as reliability and low failure rate. Every wheel failure means unnecessary downtime and associated costs. Meanwhile, solid quality tires can successfully serve in a warehouse for many years.