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AIR PRESSURE
Tire pressure is the most important factor in tire maintenance. Running machinery on
tires that are not inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended levels of air pressure
causes excessive wear, tire separation, and tire-rim slip. The result is reduced tire life,
loss of productivity, and increased operating costs.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK YOUR AIR HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE AIR WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CHECK
PRESSURE BEFORE EACH SHIFT? PRESSURE BE CHECKED IN A TIRE? YOUR TIRE PRESSURE?
Over time tires will lose pressure Operators need to be checking Cold inflation checks are the best
naturally and need to be pressure their tire pressure regularly, and most accurate. A cold tire is
checked/adjusted. Under-inflation preferably before each shift. The generally defined as one that has
can cause excessive heat buildup minimum cold air pressure been sitting idle and not used for
leading to damage to the sidewall, requirement for the LOGXTRA is a minimum of 24 hours. Knowing
beads, or lining of your tire. 45psi, if run under 45psi you will the cold inflation pressure of the
Alternatively, an overinflated tire is encounter problems. Please use tire will help track the rise in
more vulnerable to impact the below reference chart when pressure in a working tire & help
damage as the additional pressure adjusting your air pressure. to set the correct standards for
stresses the casing. warm inflation checks.
PROPER PRESSURE
Increases Efficiency, Tire Service Life & ROI
Decreases Downtime, Tire Wear & Fuel Costs
psi 40 45 55
Tires should be visually inspected before every shift for cuts and impacts that could lead to tire
failure. Routine maintenance inspections can lead to discovering deeper cuts that have exposed
plies. In these cases, removing the tire and repairing it immediately can extend the life of the tire,
increasing the site’s profitability. The following four items should be checked before every shift:
OPERATOR TIPS
Operator training and behavior are both critical to extending tire life. The operator who avoids
unnecessary backing up, spinning of tires, & erratic movements will extend tire life on the site
and increase production. The following three tips will help you increase tire life on your site:
#1 Carefully plan your routes and be aware of the layout in the working area
#3 Go around obstacles, mounds or steep inclines when possible to avoid the chance of tire
damage