Every machine that moves indoors puts the floor at risk: tyre marks, scratches, rubber residue or dents on epoxy, polished concrete, marble or tiles. The right protection exists — but which one you need comes down to a single question: how does your machine touch the floor? On tyres, on tracks or on casters. This guide helps you choose in a couple of minutes.
Floor damage happens at the contact point between machine and surface. That contact point differs per machine type: a forklift rests on tyres, a spider lift or tracked platform on rubber tracks, and a mobile scaffold on casters. Each contact area needs its own type of cover that protects the floor exactly there. Choose based on your machine and you are always right.
Recognise your machine: forklifts, aerial work platforms (scissor and boom lifts), telehandlers and other equipment on pneumatic or solid tyres.
What they do: TireSocks are protective covers that slip over the tyres. They prevent tyre marks, rubber residue and scratches on sensitive floors — even with non-marking tyres, which often still leave residue.
Recognise your machine: tracked platforms, spider lifts, mini cranes, tracked dumpers and other equipment on rubber tracks.
What they do: TrackSocks are sturdy, non-marking covers for rubber tracks. Tracks spread a lot of weight over a small area and can cause serious damage and streaks indoors; TrackSocks keep the track off the floor and prevent that damage — so you can use a tracked machine indoors on finished floors too.
Recognise your machine: mobile scaffolds, movable racking and rolling equipment on swivel casters.
What they do: CasterSocks are covers for swivel casters. Small, hard wheels quickly leave streaks or scratch through dirt trapped in the wheel; CasterSocks cover the wheel and protect the floor while you move the equipment.
| Your machine runs on… | Examples | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres (pneumatic/solid) | Forklift, aerial lift, telehandler | TireSocks |
| Tracks (rubber) | Spider lift, tracked platform, mini crane | TrackSocks |
| Casters (swivel) | Mobile scaffold, movable racking, rolling equipment | CasterSocks |
Torn between two types (for example a machine that moves in more than one way)? Get in touch — our specialists will advise you on the right solution.
For all three, the right size makes the difference. Measure your machine’s contact area first (tyre size, track width or wheel diameter) and choose accordingly. You will find the sizing information on the product pages; if you are unsure, we will help you determine the right size.
Floor protection is the basis. If you handle goods or work close to walls and machines, feel free to combine:
That way your floor, products and surroundings stay protected.
Yes. Non-marking tyres leave fewer marks than black tyres, but they are not mark-free: under pressure, heat or dirt they still leave residue. TireSocks seal the tyre completely, so your floor stays truly clean.
With TrackSocks you can. The rubber track stays off the floor, so a spider lift or tracked platform leaves no streaks or pressure damage on epoxy, concrete or tiles.
Measure your machine’s contact area: the tyre size for TireSocks, the track width for TrackSocks or the wheel diameter for CasterSocks. Every product page lists the sizing; if in doubt, we will help you find the right size.
Choosing the right floor protection is simple when you start from your machine: tyres → TireSocks, tracks → TrackSocks, casters → CasterSocks. That way you work indoors on any finished floor without marks, scratches or damage — and save yourself recurring cleaning and repair work.
👉 Know which one you need? View the relevant range and request your quote. Still not sure? Get in touch for tailored advice.