Editor’s Pick — new tires and tire-related products

Mar 07, 2013

Michelin | www.michelin-us.com XTXL — X stands for radial, T for transport, and XL for extra load and extra life. The new tire is said to be suited for the latest-generation underground mining dump trucks and machinery. It can carry 29,000 kilograms per ...

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Michelin XMine D2 multi-purpose tires

Dec 14, 2012

Michelin says its new XMine D2 multi-purpose tire features integrated B2 technology, which makes it safer and longer lasting. Its load capacity rating was increased to two stars, which means its load capacity has increased by up to 24 percent. ...

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Tire Technology

Dec 01, 2012

Your earthmover tires are a critical component of uptime, cost control, and profitability.   By Tom Jackson, Contributing Editor     Other than the cost of the machine itself, fuel and tires are the biggest expenses you face in earthmoving and quarry work. While the ...

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Maxwell Systems Releases StreetSmarts 8.0 Construction Management Software

Jul 05, 2012

Bridgestone tires equal performance, no matter the terrain—and the rocky roads of a work site are no exception. The VREP, Bridgestone’s radial tire specially designed for heavy-duty mining operations, features a unique tread pattern to offer longer tread life combined ...

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Mitas’ earthmover tires designed for rocky conditions

Apr 18, 2012

Industrial tire producer Mitas presented a set of new earthmover tires that extends the family of its ERL/ERD tire sizes by 30 percent. “Each off-road surface requires its own specific tread design and functionality,” said Petr Hala, product manager. “Mitas now ...

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Petrocon launches national tire program for its members

May 11, 2011

Petrocon Corp. has launched a national tire program to its members. In the first month of introduction, nearly 200 members enrolled into the program, by a world’s top tire producer.  With the program, Petrocon members become part of a 24/7, emergency ...

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Equipment Management

May 08, 2011

Where the Rubber Meets Haul Road Routine tire maintenance can improve performance and reduce operating costs on mobile equipment. By E. Bradford Pugh It doesn’t matter what type of equipment you are using, the condition of your tires can make a big difference ...

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Bridgestone Bandag announces price hike

Jul 02, 2010

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions says it will increase prices six percent on its Bridgestone brand radial truck and bus tires, effective today. The company cited hikes in energy, fuel and raw material costs as the reasons for the increase.

June 2010

Jun 08, 2010

Keep on Trucking

Extending Equipment Life

Feb 02, 2010

With proper care and handling, some mobile equipment can enjoy a second life before being replaced. by Daniel C. Brown, Contributing Editor In today’s economy, everyone is trying to stretch dollars as far possible, and the aggregates industry is no exception to ...

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Data-based Decision-making

Jul 01, 2009

Information analysis provides clues to equipment usage and optimization. by Chris Rhoades According to the analysis of equipment use in nearly 1,000 locations and more than 1,500 tires, 36 percent of every tire discarded by aggregate producers in 2008 went unutilized. In ...

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