Is your loader tire inflation method correct?

Tire inflation, seemingly simple, is actually a crucial step in ensuring safety and extending tire life. Incorrect tire pressure not only leads to premature tire failure but also poses a significant safety hazard on construction sites. LuGong will guide you through the correct methods, safety precautions, and common misconceptions regarding loader tire inflation, helping you avoid risks and reduce costs while increasing efficiency.

Dangers of Incorrect Tire Pressure

1. Overinflation: Reduces tire contact patch, decreasing grip and braking performance. Increased wear at the tire crown center. Increased bumpiness during driving, affecting handling comfort and the vehicle’s suspension system. Reduced impact resistance, making tires more prone to blowouts when encountering obstacles.

2. Underinflation: Increases tire contact patch, leading to a significant increase in fuel consumption. Excessive tire deformation and severe wear on both sides of the tire. Decreased handling and vehicle instability.

Safety Inflation Standards for Loader Tires

1. It is recommended to use dry nitrogen to inflate tires and adjust tire pressure. This includes all machines equipped with rubber tires. Ammonia is an inert gas and does not support combustion inside tires. 2. Checking and adjusting tire inflation pressure should only be done after the tires have fully cooled, and all other personnel should be notified to leave the danger zone (around the wheel wells). The tire pressure for nitrogen inflation is the same as for air inflation. It is recommended to select the tire inflation pressure according to the loader’s operating conditions. The table below lists the inflation pressures at normal temperatures under normal operating conditions at rated effective load.

**Important Note:** Operators using tire inflators must be properly trained. Incorrect tire inflation techniques can cause personal injury or death! Do not set the tire inflator pressure more than 140 kPa higher than the recommended tire pressure.

**Conclusion:** Tires are inflated to the correct pressure at normal temperatures, but underinflation occurs at freezing temperatures. Underinflation will shorten tire life. If you are unsure of your tire inflation pressure, consult your LuGong Machinery dealer. Proper tire inflation ensures safety, extends tire life, and saves operating costs. Start by strictly following standard procedures to check and inflate your loader tires. Let’s work together to protect the safety of people and loader equipment!