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Caterpillar Diesel Forklifts
The type of vehicle usually found inside factories, warehouses and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts could lift loads that weigh between one to five tons. Some types can be utilized to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors like frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently check the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you buy the right type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you could change the tires easily.
You can use the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you just have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.
Caterpillar Lifts
It is much more complicated to drive a forklift than to drive a vehicle. The forklift driver needs to have the necessary skills and receive special training to use a forklift. A high level of concentration is needed to drive a forklift. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or also known as OSHA reports that eighty five people die in accidents related to forklifts each and every year year. Approximately thirty five thousand individuals are hurt each and every year in mishaps related to forklifts. Almost 50% of operator deaths are caused by a forklift tip over.
To avoid tip overs, it is important that drivers know how to accurately estimate the weight of a load. In the construction industry, the weight of a load is often posted right on the load. If the load consists of cubes containing 90 concrete blocks and a concrete block weighs 16 kilograms, the total load weight would be about one thousand three hundred sixty kilograms. If a load is wet, the operator must take additional weight into account.
It is dangerous for drivers to make poorly informed estimations regarding the actual weight of the load and whether the forklift can handle it. If a driver could not be sure regarding the weight of a load, he should request assistance from the supervisor.
One more cause of tip overs is failure to pull up near enough to a building to place or lift a load with an extended boom. It is vital to utilize the load chart to avoid tipping the forklift. Even if a forklift does not actually tip over, an accident has happened when the back wheels come off the ground. This means the forklift limitations have been exceeded. Even if damage may not be obvious, the rear axle can have sustained broken upon hitting the ground.
It is also possible for forklifts to tip even when not carrying a load. Unloaded forklifts can tip just after an operator has placed a load on scaffolding using an extended boom. If the operator reverses the forklift and suddenly turns whilst bringing the boom down, the forklift's center of gravity would be pushed to the edges and could result in a tip over. A driver must always utilize the joysticks to be able to lower and retract the fork.
