Capital Equipment News March 2020

Sensors embedded in the tyre can now monitor variables such as temperature, skid resistance and tyre and footprint pressure mapping.

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OTR equipment is being built larger to accommodate the growing scale of construction sites, which means that improved performance is required from the tyres in terms of reduced rolling resistance, durability, load bearing capacity and wear resistance.

End-users are becoming increasingly aware of the impact products have on the environment and manufacturers are under pressure to make greener and more sustainable choices.

rolling resistance, durability, load bearing capacity and wear resistance, including cut and puncture resistance, while being cost-effective. “End-users are also becoming increasingly aware of the impact products have on the environment and manufacturers are under pressure to make greener and more sustainable choices.” Mario Gindra, Apollo Tyres group manager: export sales, agrees, adding that raw material suppliers to the company are regularly audited to mitigate any unforeseen risk. “We also monitor substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in terms of the European Reach Regulations, as well as child labour policies, against international regulations,” he says. “Price is not always the only

The advantage of sulphur curing lies in the fact that it provides various options to adjust tyre properties such as heat and cut resistance, so catering for all service conditions while being cost-effective.

Airless tyres provide high resistance to damage and punctures and therefore require less maintenance. Conversely, they are capex-intensive, not flexible and don’t absorb shock well, causing vibration and wear on the machine.

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