Everything You Need to Know About Tire Cover Socks

Everything You Need to Know About Tire Cover Socks

Do you own or operate aerial lifts on a regular basis? If so, you’re most likely well aware of the damage they can cause to surfaces and floors. From scuff marks to dripping fluids, aerial lifts can cause some significant damage to your floors over time. Fortunately, floor protection materials, such as tire cover socks and drip diapers help eliminate this problem and keep your space looking fresh.

What are tire cover socks?

Tire cover socks, along with the traditional tire covers, provide additional protection against damage caused by aerial lifts. As most aerial lift operators know, these devices can cause significant damage to the underlying surfaces when and where they are parked. As a result, items such as tire covers and tire cover socks help protect floors from potential damage.

How do tire cover socks work?

Tire cover socks protect finished floors from damage like scuff marks caused by rubber tires. Simply install the tire cover socks over the rubber tires. Additionally, the leading tire cover socks are made from heavy-duty materials and are customizable to fit any tire size. 

How do tire cover socks differ from tire covers?

Tire covers work very similarly to tire cover socks. For example, tire covers are installed on rubber tires and protect floors against damage like scuffs. Tire covers work well because they are easy to put in place. Additionally, with tire covers, operators can also use the lift at the same time! Yes, tire covers continue to protect your floor while you use the lift.  

“To do, simply stretch on half of the cover over the top of each tire, then drive your machine so the tires turn halfway and stretch the remaining half of the cover over the rest of the tire.”

For industries and companies that require clean rooms, then by installing tire covers on the tires of your aerial lifts, you’ll save yourself time and money by preventing any damage from your tires marking surfaces, such as warehouse floors. It is also important to note that even no-scuff tires don’t eliminate all marks, so it’s important to use these covers for full protection.

What are other ways to protect your floors?

In addition to potential damage like scuffs, aerial devices also drip fluids, such as hydraulic fluid and oil. Each job and use may not cause much damage, but over time, if the lift is used in the same place, the fluids and tire marks build up. Additionally, the fluids present potential hazards from slipping as well. Fortunately, yes, things like drip diapers also help protect your floors.

For example, drip diapers are heavy-duty sheets that absorb any and all drips from underneath your aerial lift. Fortunately, you and your team can follow the same installation process for any type of drip diapers. Whether you’ve got a newly installed surface, operate your machine in a food processing plant or want to ensure you avoid slip hazards, drip diapers are the perfect, no-fuss solution.

Can Aerial Equipment Parts help protect my floors?

Yes!

Aerial Equipment Parts offers multiple types of tire covers and socks. For example, our extensive inventory includes high-grade ballistic nylon tire covers for smaller aerial devices. Conversely, larger machines likely require tire covers made from HD ballistic-strength nylon poly blend. Finally, consistent with industry standards and expectations, our tire covers and socks are made according to the specific tire on your machine to ensure they fit properly.

Additionally, tire covers help protect your floors by reducing marks on your floor which leads to a cleaner facility (with lower maintenance costs. Reach out to us at Aerial Equipment Parts for any questions you have about tire covers, socks, and/or drip diapers. To help with your tire sock needs, here are some of our top sellers.

 

AEP Tire Covers; Socks to fit Skyjack®

Set of 4 Skyjack tire covers, socks that fit 3219 lifts.

Skyjack tire covers offer full protection from damage caused by rubber tires marking surfaces. Additionally, every Skyjack 3219 tire cover available on Aerial Equipment Parts is made in the USA out of heavy-duty ballistic fabrics, installs quickly, and is sized according to the specific tire on your Skyjack machine to ensure a perfect fit. 

 

TC Tire Covers; Socks

Set of 4 TC tire covers and socks that fit tire sizes 14-24.

We carry a complete inventory of covers (socks) for all tire sizes, including the 14-24. TC tire covers offer full protection from damage caused by rubber tires marking surfaces and are sized according to the specific tire dimensions on your TC scissor, boom or forklift to ensure a perfect fit.

  

TC Tire Covers; Socks

Set of 4 TC tire covers, and socks that tire size 26x12x380.

TC tire covers offer full protection from damage caused by rubber tires marking surfaces, so you’ll find the right size for your scissor, boom or forklift like the TC 26x12x380 to protect your workspace. Feel free to contact our team at Aerial Equipment Parts if you have any questions about these TC 26x12x380 tire covers or any other aerial lift parts!

 

AEP Tire Covers; Socks to fit Skyjack®

Set of 4 Skyjack tire covers and socks that fit 3226 lifts.

Every Skyjack 3219 tire cover available on Aerial Equipment Parts is made in the USA out of heavy-duty ballistic fabrics, installs quickly, and is sized according to the specific tire on your Skyjack machine to ensure a perfect fit. Plus, the 3226 tire cover offers full protection from damage caused by rubber tires marking your valuable workspace floors.

 

TC Tire Covers; Socks

Set of 4 TC tire covers and socks that fit tire sizes 10-16.5.

Like our complete inventory of tire socks, the TC 10-16.5 tire cover is made in the USA out of heavy-duty ballistic fabrics, installs quickly, and is sized according to the specific tire dimensions on your TC scissor, boom, or forklift to ensure a perfect fit. Protect your workspace floors from unsightly marks with tire covers from Aerial Equipment Parts. 

Finally, Aerial Equipment Parts offers a huge selection of replacement lift equipment, including drip diapers and tire covers for all types of aerial lifts. Our inventory includes parts for all major brands, including JLG, Genie, Skyjack, and Snorkel lifts. If you need to replace any of your aerial lift parts, then search our inventory to find the right part for your lift today. For any aerial lift equipment questions, contact us today at 303-704-7000 or contact@aerialequipmentparts.com.

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