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Why Choose Pumacas' Refurbishment Service Instead of Replacement
Pumacas has been the leading specialist in tyre refurbishment since its inception in 2013. Pumacas has skyrocketed and grown from a modest engineering firm to a game-changing and market leader in the forklift tyres and wheel industry.
Expanding to our new head office in 2020, an 18,000 square foot premise, enabled Pumacas to take on more clients, increase staff numbers, install more machines to offer better service, and broaden our product ranges.
Specializing in metal engineering and handling the entire process from design right through to manufacturing, Pumacas is the expert you can count on for all your forklift needs. Below, you'll find additional information on why Pumacas' refurbishment service is better than a replacement.
Processes/Solutions Pumacas Follow to Give you the Best Forklift Wheel
- Pumacas refurbish many different types of wheels - this will save on your costs and decreases waste.
- By re-bonding or refurbishing the tyres, Pumacas helps the environment by reducing the number of tyres sent to landfills.
- Wheels can be bonded by using either a like-for-like polyurethane compound or a different polyurethane compound that suits your application.
- Pumacas also has road planer compounds available.
- New bearings and seals can be fitted to your forklift wheels.
- Pumacas is proud to provide wheel conversions or re-matching services to your forklift wheel re-bonding service, ensuring you get precisely what you need for your forklift.
- Anti-hydrolysis solutions are available, which are ideal for damp and humid conditions.
- 85 Shore A to 98 Shore A polyurethane tyres are available at Pumacas.
- We offer trommel/extra heavy-duty compounds that can be provided for your tyre refurbishment service.
Reasons to Choose Pumacas to Improve Forklift Wheel Capabilities
Pumacas can refurbish any steel band polyurethane wheel with our complete tailored services, offering you a one-stop-shop for your forklift wheel needs.
Our services at Pumacas are fast and efficient, as the majority of our compounds/materials are British-made. This ensures that limited items are outsourced to other countries, keeping the entire process local and quick in its turnaround time.
Pumacas also have anti-static and electrically conductive forklift tyres available.
For your forklift tyre refurbishment service, existing wheels can also be machined to fit your individual requirements, such as improving grip.
Pumacas also has bespoke wheel solutions, which add to our service and expertise. We have experience in various materials as well as handling them. Our Pumacas team will be able to advise and assist you through every step of the process, from the design phase through to the fabrication stage. Our design service also enables us to manufacture wheels and we can assist you should with your design.
Final Thoughts
How could your forklift capabilities be improved? Contact us today by filling out our contact form below. Alternatively, call us on 0121 448 4900 or email us at sales@pumacas.com to speak to one of our friendly members of staff.
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