Reducing costs and protecting the environment – these two trends are decisive in the growing market for off-the-road (OTR) tires. The REMA TIP TOP repair system for these special tires is becoming increasingly important.
“We enable the construction and mining industries to significantly extend the service life of their tires through safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly repairs,” said Matthias Ziller, global application and product management automotive at REMA TIP TOP AG.
Repairing simple punctures on car and truck tires is common practice today. However, many companies are still hesitant when it comes to large tires on OTR and EM vehicles. “Despite rising prices for new tires and increasing raw material prices, many are still not taking advantage of modern repair options,” said Ziller. This is where REMA TIP TOP comes in. With hot vulcanization at up to 170 C, even massive damage to treads, shoulders and sidewalls can be repaired – on tires up to 63 in. in size and weighing over four tons.
OTR and EM tires are designed for the toughest applications in quarries, surface and underground mines as well as construction sites. With strong sidewalls, robust treads and deep treads, these tires can carry several hundred tons, depending on the vehicle. However, they can also be damaged when sharp-edged rocks puncture the sidewall or rock fragments penetrate the tread.
Tire damage is a double loss: productivity drops and replacement with a new tire is expensive – especially if both tires need to be changed.
The REMA TIP TOP repair system offers a high-quality and reliable alternative to buying new. “Our repair methods are tried and tested and economical,” emphasized Ziller. “They conserve resources and extend the service life of the tires. The advantages for mining and quarrying companies are obvious: In addition to significant cost savings, they can help overcome delivery bottlenecks in the supply of new tires.”
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