SETTING THE NEW STANDARD
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AXAM MINING GROUP follows the criterion below when understanding each site’s specific TKPH requirement: 1 2 3 4 5
Round trip distance Number of cycles per shift Shift duration, including all breaks Average high temperature Grades, uphill or downhill laden loads being hauled
Once this information is collected with the help of a GPS or V-Box, the numbers can be entered into the TKPH spreadsheet or the MAXAM Tire App. The TKPH requirement for both the front and rear axle will be produced and determine the best compound to be placed. Every tread pattern will have a different number depending on the design (for example, lug to void ratio and depth of the tread will determine an E3, E4 or E4+ pattern for extra tread depth). Today, there are many options available to track tires and analyze hauls to obtain cycle data. Understanding the site and its potential development and changes in the future plays a vital role in selecting the right compound for the tire and matching the haul cycle requirements. MAXAM Tire believes that a proper tire maintenance program and training for its customers will provide maximum productivity and tire longevity. MAXAM has developed many tools and performs constant site visits to ensure a consistent and effective maintenance program. One of the helpful tools they’ve developed is the Tire Life Indicators Chart. Each component serves a check point discussed at the driver’s monthly meetings. Acting on any one of these key indicators can positively impact the life of the tire and increase a site’s overall productivity.
“MAXAM MINING GROUP offers various tire sizes to fit trucks up to 400 tons”
“MAXAM has developed many tools and performs constant site visits to ensure a consistent and effective maintenance program. One of the helpful tools they’ve developed is the Tire Life Indicators Chart. Each component serves a check point discussed at the driver’s monthly meetings”
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he latest open pit mining series tires have been in development for the past six years and are the result of extensive research and testing. With a dedicated team to focus on offering full support for the open pit mining product range, MAXAM MINING GROUP offers various tire sizes to fit trucks up to 400 tons. MAXAM offers a variety of compounds and up to five tread patterns (depending on the tire size) to meet specific mining site applications. As an innovative group, MAXAM’s engineers and R&D team are working on an enhanced compounding series to further optimize higher TKPH/TMPH values, improving overall performance with maximum heat resistance, cut resistance and abrasion resistance. World Mining Magazine www.ogsmag.com
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