The autoclave was a breakthrough in technology. It enables the repairing and re-treading of truck,  tractor and Earthmover tyres prolonging the life of expensive and in some cases hard to source tyres. The majority of damaged side walls, tread damage, cuts and slices can now be a thing of the past.

Autoclaves are mainly used for Earthmover Tyres. This clever technology accommodates different tyre sizes. Happily we will shortly have the largest Auto clave in the north of England. The machines are completely insulated and are equipped with hydraulic system to close the door and with manual, automatic and emergency safety systems.

Our new autoclave means we will be able to repair and retread the majority of large earthmover tyres.

Tyres for quarry Earth mover vehicles

Getting the most from tyres in any industry is critical and can save or cost a business. Tyres are one of the most expensive parts, of any Earth mover businesses, that are subject to wear and tear. Next to fuel tyres make up a large percentage of the operating costs of any specialist or Earth mover vehicle.
Tyre choice, road and track maintenance, tyre protection and correct fitting and planned maintenance, all contribute to the efficiency of your operations and your business.

Tyres for quarry vehicles are expensive. However tyre manufacturers are now developing designs with improved efficiency to extend the life of tyres and make them work more efficiently and safely.
For example the XADN offers more damage-resistant sidewalls, a more durable tread and greater longevity. Michelin predict an 8-15% increase in tyre life. The XADN is more environmentally friendly than previous models, due to the rubber compound which uses 14kg less natural raw material per tyre than previous models.

Bridgestone offers tyres for Earth mover vehicles and in particular the VLTS traction tyre which has  been specifically designed to work on rocky or gravel surfaces, such as in quarries. Bridgestone say they offer superior cut resistance and longer life.

Mitas Tyres is an established tyre producer from the Czech Republic making inroads into the earth mover tyre industry. Already popular in the agricultural sector, the company is turning its attention to the quarry market. At the last Hillhead show Mitas introduced the ERD-40 pattern tyre for ADTs. Available in 23.5R25 and 26.5R25 sizes the deep tread pattern tyre is specifically designed for quarry and mining use.

With experience and the best equipment even the largest tyre can be safely retreaded for less than 40 to 50% than the cost of a new, premium tyre. This represents a substantial amount of savings.
For maximum life from an earthmover tyre probably means having a tyre repaired. Like earthmover tyre solutions there are a number of companies who specialise in tyre repairs for heavy earthmoving equipment. Make sure the company you choose has a good track record and uses the latest auto clave equipment.