What are the safety measures for high-altitude work vehicle tires?
The tires of high-altitude work vehicles are an important component of high-altitude work vehicles, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety of workers. In order to ensure the normal operation and use of tires for highly safe work vehicles, a series of safety measures and maintenance methods need to be taken. The following is a detailed introduction to tire safety measures for high-altitude work vehicles.
1. Choose appropriate tires: Based on the specific purpose and working environment of the aerial work vehicle, choose the appropriate tires. Aerial work vehicles usually need to work under different ground conditions, including smooth concrete surfaces, uneven roads, or construction sites. Different ground conditions require different types of tires to ensure corresponding traction, handling, and stability.
2. Regular tire inspection: Regularly check the wear and tear of the tires of high-altitude work vehicles. Severe tire wear can affect the vehicle's handling ability and driving safety. Check whether the tread depth of the tire meets the legal low standard, and whether there are cuts, cracks, and other damages. If any of the above issues are found, the tire should be replaced immediately.
3. Monitoring of tire inflation pressure: Appropriate inflation pressure for high-altitude work vehicle tires. Too high or too low tire pressure can affect the performance and lifespan of tires. Regularly use a barometer to measure the tire pressure and adjust it according to the recommended values provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
4. Tire balance and symmetry: The tires of high-altitude work vehicles should maintain balance and symmetry. Unbalanced tires can cause vehicle vibration and instability, increasing the risk of accidents. Regularly perform dynamic and static balancing to ensure that the tires can run smoothly and evenly at high speeds.
5. Regular tire rotation: In order to evenly wear the tire pattern and extend the service life of the tire, regular tire rotation is necessary. According to the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer, swap the positions of the front and rear tires to ensure uniform tire wear.
6. Avoid overloading and speeding: The load-bearing capacity and speed level of high-altitude work vehicle tires are limited. Exceeding the specified load capacity or exceeding the marked speed will cause serious load on the tires, shorten their service life, and even cause tire explosions. When operating high-altitude work vehicles, it is necessary to comply with relevant load and speed restrictions.
7. Avoid sharp objects: When the high-altitude work vehicle is driving, sharp objects such as glass fragments, nails, screws, etc. may puncture the tire. Therefore, attention should be paid to avoiding the presence of these dangerous items on the driving route. At the same time, regularly check the surface of the tires for sharp objects and clean them in a timely manner.
8. Preventing sun exposure and chemical substances: Exposure of high-altitude work vehicle tires to sunlight can cause tire aging and reduce tire life. In addition, chemicals such as acids, oils, and solvents can also have corrosive effects on tires. Therefore, high-altitude work vehicles should be parked in a sheltered area, avoiding direct sunlight and contact with chemicals.
9. Repair and replacement: If obvious damage or wear is found on the tires of high-altitude work vehicles that exceed legal standards, they should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner. The use of damaged or severely worn tires can increase the risk of accidents and endanger the safety of workers.