Modern Mining August 2018

ELECTRA MINING PREVIEW

at Electra

To date, along with the Gravity Assist System, other tools have been deployed such as:  Ram Mounts built for specific vehicles that improve safety, performance and speed for the bead-break process of tyre changes.  Lock Ring Lifter and Lock Ring Spreader to help teams install and remove lock rings on off-the-road truck wheels.  Power Cart, one for electrical and one for pneumatic functions, to improve operations when using Ram Mount tools or bead break- ers to ensure the safety of tyre technicians as the functions are operated by remote control, enabling technicians to stand away from the truck area.  An Air Valve Protector that ensures safe and efficient protection from rocks and debris damaging the tyre’s air valve. As an independent tyre services provider, Kal Tire also has access to products from numer- ous tyre manufacturers, enabling it to select the best performing tyre for every application and budget. “Our overall goal is to allow customers to focus on their core function of moving min- erals, and for Kal Tire to take on all tyre-related responsibilities,” Martin concludes. 

also increasing efficiency and productivity. “For Kal Tire, ‘expect more’ means con- stantly looking at our offerings alongside the demands from customers. We try and push ourselves to ensure we are looking at new ways to meet these increasing demands,” says Dan Allan, Senior Vice President of Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group. “Mining is going through a period of ever-increasing technology applica- tions – in the equipment being used, and other digital approaches – and Kal Tire, like any mining supplier, needs to keep pace with these changes. This isn’t always easy, but it’s neces- sary as customers will continually expect more from their reliable partners.” Investing in innovation at Kal Tire means hearing ideas from its front-line team members that focus on improving safety, productivity and efficiency. As ideas are adopted, they are developed, tested on-site, and for many, once they are finalised, then patented in order to continue to demonstrate value to customers.

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