Revolutionizing Tire and Rim Longevity in Mining Operations
Introduction
Objective: Present how TRP – Tyre and Rim
Protection optimizes tire performance, reduces
downtime, and enhances safety in mining
operations
Key Focus: Heat management, rust prevention,
bead separation prevention, and operational
efficiency
The Challenges
Heat Accumulation: Excessive heat leads to bead separations, sidewall failures,
and reduced operational speeds
Rust and Corrosion: Rim corrosion compromises tire-to-rim sealing, causing air
leaks and damaging structural integrity. Rusted rims take up to 6 times longer to mount or dismount tires, increasing maintenance man-hours.
Structural Failures: Bead separations and rim damage result in costly downtime and safety risks.
The TRP Solution
TRP Benefits:
Temperature Reduction:
- Lowers tire chamber temperatures by up to 10%, preventing thermal-induced bead separations.
- Higher TKPH thresholds allow for faster speeds and greater payloads
Rust and Corrosion Prevention:
- Protects rims from contaminants, maintaining a consistent tire-to-rim seal and reducing air loss.
- Prevents rust buildup, ensuring faster tire mounting and dismounting
Enhanced Bead Sealing:
- Eliminates rim corrosion, extending the life of both tire and rim
Proactive Maintenance:
- Detects minor cuts or separations early, preventing catastrophic failures
The Science Behind TRP
Corrosion Prevention:
- Forms a protective barrier on rims to eliminate rust, ensuring longer-lasting seals and reducing maintenance time.
Temperature Control:
- Minimizes thermal stress on tires, reducing the likelihood of bead separations and sidewall failures
Time Savings:
- Non-rusted rims are significantly faster to mount and dismount, cutting down man-hours and improving fleet uptime
Quantifiable Benefits
10% Temperature Reduction:
- Enables extended TKPH thresholds and reduces the likelihood of sidewall damage.
Rust Prevention:
- Non-rusted rims require up to 80% less time to mount or dismount tires, offering significant savings in man-hours.
Efficiency Gains:
- 15% reduction in downtime due to fewer heat-related and rust-induced failures.
Cost Savings:
- Up to 20% annual savings on tire replacement and maintenance costs
Case Study & ROI Analysis
Industry Results:
- Temperature Cooling: TRP achieves an 8–10% reduction in operating temperatures.
Rust Prevention Impact:
- Non-rusted rims require 1/6th of the time to mount/dismount tires compared to rusted
rims, saving man-hours and costs. - Maintenance schedules become faster and more predictable
Operational Savings:
- Annual tire replacement costs reduced by 20–25%.
- Downtime from heat and rust-related failures cut by 10–15%.
Disclaimer:
Site-specific conditions will affect results. These benchmarks represent potential improvements.
Operational Impact
Extended TKPH Thresholds:
- Cooler tires enable higher payloads and faster speeds without risking failures
Faster Maintenance Times:
- Rust-free rims allow for quicker tire changes, reducing fleet downtime.
Improved Safety:
- Reduced risk of bead separations enhances worker and equipment safety.
Why Choose TRP?
- Proven ~10% reduction in operational heat, extending tire life and reducing failures.
- Eliminates rust, ensuring faster, easier, and cost-effective maintenance
- Proactively prevents bead separations and enhances tire-to-rim sealing
- Tangible ROI through reduced downtime, higher productivity, and significant cost savings.