Pit & Quarry, September 2016
TIRES an L2 or L3 tread design is recommended With the L2 tire maximum traction and cleaning ability in sand and soft conditions is favorable The L3 offers rock resistance in general loader applications When looking for tire treads in pit and quarry applications the bigger the tread number the better The L5S or L5 offer deeper tread depth and longer tread life Although the L4 and L5 tires are more expensive than the lower numbered treads Stark says the cost of ownership Operators should perform daily checks and monitor tire air pressure comes into play again If the machine is sitting around for a couple of hours each day the owner might want to look at the upfront cost he says However if hes continually operating the machine he may want to invest upfront in the right tire to save him money down the road MAxIMIzIng TIRE lIfE To maximize the wheel loader tires life customers must first understand that each site is unique and that some applications may tax the tire more than others A typical tire lasts between 2000 and 3500 hours but it all depends on the application Stark says You have to consider what applications the operator will be using the machine in to determine if your tire will have longevity For instance a tire that is used in rock or quarry applications may have a shorter lifespan than a tire used in sandy dirt or concrete applications The way an operator handles his or her machine also plays a part in the tires longevity Stark says For instance operators who spin their tires going into a pile could produce more tire cuts and also cause the tire to wear faster Stark adds that operators should perform daily maintenance checks including monitoring tire air pressure to maximize tire life If the operator has low tire air pressure it may put more pressure on the outside of the tire creating problems later on he says Owners also have to make sure they dont have too high of air pressure in the tire either If a tire is under or overinflated it may cause the The Worlds Best Idlers and Feeders Are Built in Saltillo Mississippi When youre ready to purchase new feeders and idlers performance price quality and dependability certainly impact your decision Equally important is the name on the Product Syntron Material Handling Respected as an industry leader Syntron and Link Belt are names you can trust Always have been All our products are produced to OSHA MSHA standards and ISO Standard 9001 2008 We are happy to boast of being a founder and charter member of CEMA active members of NSSGA NMA SME FEMA PTDA and PMMI For all your Material Handling needs contact the leader Syntron Material Handling Moving the World with Link Belt and Syntron Brands 8003564898 Proven Engineered Products Complete Material Handling Solutions Visit us at MINExpo Booth C 7985 48 PIT QUARRY September 2016 pitandquarry com PHOTO COURTESY OF DOOSAN
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