What are cushion tires on a forklift?


The cushion tire on a forklift is a special tire installed
on certain parts of the forklift.

It is a tire made of rubber, filled with air,
and is often used in indoor environments.

So what are the advantages of cushion tires?

1. Protect the ground

 In warehouses, workshops and other workplaces,
the condition of the ground is crucial to the continued development of work.

The cushion tire is relatively soft in texture,
and can effectively reduce the impact of the tire on the ground
during the driving and operation of the forklift.

Compared with traditional hard tires, cushion tires can greatly reduce the wear,
scratches and indentations on the ground.

Especially in some high-precision floors,
such as anti-static floors in electronics factories and clean floors in food factories,
cushion tires can prevent ground damage and reduce maintenance costs.

2. Reduce noise

The noise generated by cushion tires during operation is less than that of ordinary tires.
When electric forklifts frequently operate in indoor environments,
the smaller noise can reduce interference with surrounding staff
and create a relatively quiet working environment.

This is very important for noise-sensitive places,
such as logistics warehouses in hospitals and storage rooms in schools.

3. Improve forklift stability and
enhance shock absorption effect

The cushion tire has good elasticity and can absorb the vibration
caused by uneven road surface or cargo handling
during the driving process of the forklift.

This shock absorption effect can make the forklift body more stable,
especially when handling fragile items or high-precision equipment,
it can reduce the risk of damage to the cargo due to vibration.

4. Optimize the operating experience

The stable body helps the driver to better control the forklift.

The reduction of vibration allows the driver to operate more comfortably
and improve the accuracy of the operation.

For example, when stacking and picking goods between shelves,
the position of the fork can be more accurately controlled to improve work efficiency.

5. Extend the service life of the tire

The structure and material of the cushion tire make it wear more evenly
when it bears the weight of the forklift and the friction during operation.

Compared with hard tires, cushion tires can effectively disperse pressure
and reduce local excessive wear, thereby extending the service life of the tire
and reducing the frequency and cost of tire replacement.

6. Adapt to a variety of road conditions

The road conditions may vary in different work sites.

Buffer tires can better adapt to slightly uneven road surfaces,

such as the intersection of tracks in workshops
and the transition zone at warehouse doors,
reducing damage to tires caused by changes in road surfaces.