Erlau’s Sideflex tyre protection system deflects rock debris away from tyres

Identifying the cost and downtime caused by damaged sidewalls on dumptrucks used in mining and quarry applications, Erlau has developed the Sideflex tyre protection system, which is claimed to be capable of deflecting rock debris away from tyre walls. Using bolt-on segments that form an Armadillo-like layer of protection covering the outer sidewall of an earthmoving tyre, Sideflex affords high-speed use, unlike traditional tyre chain protection systems, which offer limited speeds in use. “Comprehensive tyre
April 18, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Sideflex from Erlau is said to deflect rock debris away from tyre walls
Identifying the cost and downtime caused by damaged sidewalls on dumptrucks used in mining and quarry applications, 3196 Erlau has developed the Sideflex tyre protection system, which is claimed to be capable of deflecting rock debris away from tyre walls.

Using bolt-on segments that form an Armadillo-like layer of protection covering the outer sidewall of an earthmoving tyre, Sideflex affords high-speed use, unlike traditional tyre chain protection systems, which offer limited speeds in use.

“Comprehensive tyre protection from chains would slow haul trucks and raise fuel consumption to unacceptable levels,” said Greg Siese, Erlau sales manger for tyre protection systems. “Sideflex provides a high-speed alternative while maintaining a high degree of tyre protection.”

Erlau’s Sideflex system can be retro-fitted to dumptrucks in the 80-400tonne sector. It provides a robust and lightweight shield that uses polyethylene segments bolted on to a steel frame that is fastened to the wheel’s hub

%$Linker: 2 Asset <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 2 53079 0 oLinkExternal www.Erlau.com www.Erlau.com false /EasySiteWeb/GatewayLink.aspx?alId=53079 false false%>

%$Linker: 2 Internal <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 2 11560 0 oLinkInternal <span class="oLinkInternal"><span class="oLinkInternal">View more videos</span></span> Video false /event-news/bauma-2013/video/ true false%>

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Innovative vacuum trailer system from D-TEC
    January 30, 2013
    Netherlands-based D-TEC has developed a novel vacuum tank trailer system for applications such as bentonite extraction during sample boring. An innovative steering system is said to allow the D-TEC vacuum tanktrailer to manoeuvre easily on sites where there is little space. This design also reduces tyre scrubbing and allows greater tyre life, cutting running costs over the long term. The tank trailer offers greater load capacity than previously available designs according to the firm, due to its low weight,
    Read More
  • BLS Enterprises is offering new milling machine trackpads
    January 6, 2017
    Component specialist BLS Enterprises is offering a durable replacement track pad for use on Wirtgen milling machines. President Barry Stoughton said, “We have a direct replacement for the EPS system.” He said that this two part pad system allows the pad to bolt directly onto the track. Long life and durability are claimed, as well as ease of replacement.
    Read More
  • BLS Enterprises is offering new milling machine trackpads
    April 11, 2013
    Component specialist BLS Enterprises is offering a durable replacement track pad for use on Wirtgen milling machines. President Barry Stoughton said, “We have a direct replacement for the EPS system.” He said that this two part pad system allows the pad to bolt directly onto the track. Long life and durability are claimed, as well as ease of replacement.
    Read More
  • Percussive diamond inserts from Element Six lead to longer mining drill life
    January 6, 2017
    Synthetic diamond division of DeBeers, Element Six, has developed the 3D Percussive Diamond Insert (PDI) that it claims will radically cut costs in the mining drill industry. The 3D PDI uses the firm’s polycrystalline diamond technology to optimise wear and impact resistance properties, while improving penetration rates for the drill bit. The firm claims that tests of the drill insert show up to 10 times the drill life of a conventional tungsten carbide insert., greatly reducing costly rig downtime for serv
    Read More

Highlighted Content