Construction equipment is continuously evolving as manufacturers incorporate new technologies & telematics to increase efficiency, productivity, reliability, safety & return on investment. Some emerging trends within the construction equipment market are: Higher Expectations from Users Construction is now a key project activity and is getting more complex and at the same time completion schedules are tighter. Hence users are seeking…
Tire Filling is a process in which a pneumatic tire is injected & pressurized with a special 2 component urethane polymer in a precise proportion using a special metering pump. The polyurethane cures into a soft, resilient, synthetic rubber core replacing the air in the tire. The resultant filled tire is thus rendered puncture proof and maintains the required…
Industrial & Construction Equipment such as Aerial Work Platforms, Boom Lifts, Skid Steer Loaders, Wheel Loaders, Mining Equipment, Port Cranes, Tele-Handlers etc. are normally fitted with pneumatic tyres. When these machines are used in severe service/harsh underfoot conditions they are prone to frequent punctures, tyre damage and fast tyre wear resulting in losses associated with frequent repair and replacement, downtime…
Tire Sealants In Industrial/Mining Applications Tyre sealant is a viscous fiber impregnated liquid solution that is injected into the tyre through the valve stem. In the event of puncture in the tread area, the tyre sealant instantly and permanently seals the injury without the vehicle stopping. It also seals other causes of air loss such as rim or bead leaks,…
Track Pads for Surface Conservation Heavy tracked equipment such as excavators, horizontal drilling rigs (HDD’s) are fitted with profiled steel grouser shoes. When these machines are required to march over/work on paved roads, the steel grousers damage the surface. Steel-Reinforced, wear resistant, Rubber Pads can be fitted over the steel grousers thus permitting unrestricted movement on paved areas without causing…
The tyre is the only connect between the vehicle and the road hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, performance worthy anytime & every time, can be mission critical. Presented below are two options that make tyres puncture proof thus eliminating tyre related machine downtime, associated delays & costs. Semi Solid Industrial Tyres: Developed specifically to address the problems of frequent…
Solid Waste Management Operations encompass the entire spectrum that begins with waste collection and ends with disposal or recycling. With the increased awareness on environmental preservation and recycling of waste, the dimension of mechanised waste handling has increased in significance. Municipal waste is now transported to waste processing centres where it is separated and as the case may be –…
Skid steers loaders are well accepted for their ability to execute a wide variety of jobs and their maneuverability & compact dimensions. While these work well on hard, paved surfaces, if service conditions are marshy, muddy or sandy, all tyred equipment including skid steer loaders lose traction or start spinning and ultimately get bogged down. At times a crane may…
Dump trucks/tippers used in mining and other severe duty applications are subjected to very harsh working conditions. Mining is an interconnected cycle of different operational processes, the impact of tyre-related downtime leaving any equipment in the chain idle is reduced operational efficiency, higher costs & revenue loss. Normally, these machines are fitted with pneumatic tyres that are prone to punctures…
