BKT Solutions for the Mining Sector
01 Sep 2021
3 Min Read
CW Team
With their rocky and uneven surfaces and rough terrain, mines are a real challenge for
the machines operating in this sector and above all for the tires fitted to them.
It is therefore essential for operators to be able to count on resistant and reliable
products that can withstand cuts and tears. This guarantees a prolonged product life
cycle, while also providing traction and stability. Replacing a tire due to damage or other
problems would mean not only new investment, but would also impact on productivity.
That is why BKT wished to pay particular attention in developing tires suitable for this
type of application, studying them closely in minute detail.
BKT's contribution to the mining sector: the EARTHMAX range
The tires in BKT's EARTHMAX range are designed for the toughest operations. It is a
broad range of radial solutions designed to facilitate the best possible ground load
distribution for dump trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders.
All EARTHMAX tires are distinguished by their All Steel structure which provides
resistance to the casing and so against impacts. These are essential features when faced
with particular obstacles on the ground which could expose the tire to serious risk of
puncture or damage to the casing.
In particular, this range includes three models which, thanks to their large size, are
particularly suitable for handling mining operations under the toughest conditions.
is fitted to rigid dump trucks which operate in rocky environments such
as mines. Specifically designed to transport heavy loads, this tire guarantees a high level
of resistance to cuts thanks to its casing with a steel belt. Thanks to the specific design of
the tread with blocks and grooving on the circumference, it guarantees reduced damage
to the surface of the product and improved performance on bends.
is also designed for rigid dump trucks and has a specific design of blocks
and a deeper tread, which guarantees the product an extended life cycle.
, classified L-5, has been designed for loaders operating in difficult
conditions. The tread consists of a compound which is particularly resistant to cuts. In
addition, it is designed to offer extraordinary self-cleaning properties, which facilitate the
expulsion of stones and other foreign bodies.
Giant tires
In response to market demand, BKT has launched a Giant version of for
rigid dump trucks operating at mines, dams and large worksites. This solution is available
in the largest size which BKT has ever made: 33.00 R 51. With a diameter of over three
meters, this tire weighs 2,400 kg.
The addition of a new Giant size is a strategic choice for BKT, since it makes it possible to
satisfy the needs dictated by new trends in the sector.
With their rocky and uneven surfaces and rough terrain, mines are a real challenge for
the machines operating in this sector and above all for the tires fitted to them.
It is therefore essential for operators to be able to count on resistant and reliable
products that can withstand cuts and tears. This guarantees a prolonged product life
cycle, while also providing traction and stability. Replacing a tire due to damage or other
problems would mean not only new investment, but would also impact on productivity.
That is why BKT wished to pay particular attention in developing tires suitable for this
type of application, studying them closely in minute detail.
BKT's contribution to the mining sector: the EARTHMAX range
The tires in BKT's EARTHMAX range are designed for the toughest operations. It is a
broad range of radial solutions designed to facilitate the best possible ground load
distribution for dump trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders.
All EARTHMAX tires are distinguished by their All Steel structure which provides
resistance to the casing and so against impacts. These are essential features when faced
with particular obstacles on the ground which could expose the tire to serious risk of
puncture or damage to the casing.
In particular, this range includes three models which, thanks to their large size, are
particularly suitable for handling mining operations under the toughest conditions.
EARTHMAX SR 46 is fitted to rigid dump trucks which operate in rocky environments such
as mines. Specifically designed to transport heavy loads, this tire guarantees a high level
of resistance to cuts thanks to its casing with a steel belt. Thanks to the specific design of
the tread with blocks and grooving on the circumference, it guarantees reduced damage
to the surface of the product and improved performance on bends.
EARTHMAX SR 45 is also designed for rigid dump trucks and has a specific design of blocks
and a deeper tread, which guarantees the product an extended life cycle.
EARTHMAX SR 53, classified L-5, has been designed for loaders operating in difficult
conditions. The tread consists of a compound which is particularly resistant to cuts. In
addition, it is designed to offer extraordinary self-cleaning properties, which facilitate the
expulsion of stones and other foreign bodies.
Giant tires
In response to market demand, BKT has launched a Giant version of EARTHMAX SR 46 for
rigid dump trucks operating at mines, dams and large worksites. This solution is available
in the largest size which BKT has ever made: 33.00 R 51. With a diameter of over three
meters, this tire weighs 2,400 kg.
The addition of a new Giant size is a strategic choice for BKT, since it makes it possible to
satisfy the needs dictated by new trends in the sector.
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