Pit & Quarry, September 2012
MINEXPO ON D isplay Michelin North America Booth 6971 The Michelin XTXl E4 tire is designed for underground transport machines protection ribs reinforce the sidewall increasing shock and abrasion resistance Wide channels and grooves provide traction and grip on angled surfaces and loose ground conditions The tires sculpted shoulder blocks serve as a cooling system reducing thermal buildup and a cooling undertread layer reduces thermal buildup under the solid center tread according to Michelin XTXl E4 tires are more than 20 percent more puncture resistant because of their reinforced steel crown belt package Michelin also says the tires are built for 20 percent more load capacity because of a reinforced casing ply www michelinman com Hitachi Mining Booth 8527 Hitachi will showcase its aC drive technology advancements in trucks at MiNExpo The enhancements will be showcased in a nextgeneration rigid frame hauler which features propulsion technology according to Hitachi the technology delivers a new level of efficiency enhancing machine operations for mining professionals everywhere in addition the new technology which also powers Japans famous bullet trains outperforms previous systems through its simplicity improved efficiency and enhanced dependability the company says www hitachimining com 46 piT QUaRRy september 2012 www pitandquarry com
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