Modern Mining July 2016

PRODUCT News

Goodyear develops tyre for new Volvo articulated dump truck Goodyear has developed the new Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre TL-4A in size 33.25R29 for the new Volvo A60H articulated dump truck (ADT) – the largest in the Volvo ADT range. The two companies have worked together to develop and produce OTR tyres specifically for the 60-ton class articulated dump truck. Volvo’s experience of the outstanding traction offered by the Goodyear TL-3A+ OTR tyres led to a request for a new OTR tyre suitable for the A60H. The basis for the newly developed OTR tyre was the successful TL-3A+. The Goodyear engineers ensured that the TL-4A offers optimised forward and lateral traction while at the same time providing superior ride comfort.  Its non-directional tread design has a wide footprint for maximum contact with the surface and excellent stability along with exceptional self-cleaning char- acteristics, says Goodyear. Goodyear South Africa, tel (+27 41) 505-5423

The Volvo A60H articulated hauler fitted with the new Goodyear tyres.

BMG range now includes newly launched Dinamic Oil products BMG’s extensive range of drives and motors encompasses newly launched prod- ucts from Dinamic Oil, leading manufacturers of hoisting winches and planetary gearboxes. New to the range are Dinamic Oil high performance HyPer gearboxes and an electronic load detection system for precise control and enhanced safety. “HyPer gearboxes combine Dinamic Oil’s GB series gearboxes with the modu- lar advantages provided by parallel shaft and helical bevel gearboxes, as well as gear motors,” says Bryan Pickles, BMG’s Brand Manager. “These new combined unit gearboxes offer high torque to weight ratios for optimum performance in diverse applications, including conveyor drives, construction, mining and quar- ries, marine tensioners, industrial and marine lifting equipment and machines for steel production plants and sugar mills.” This flexible combined unit has an output torque up to 3 million Nm, a ratio starting from 40 and electric motor-inverter combinations up to 22 kW. The new electronic load detection system, which is mounted on the winch structure, uses an analogue or digital signal to control torque, as well as to pre- cisely control the lifting and lowering load. This flexible system permits load control of the crane’s winch, while displaying its value on the remote control. This enables easy movement and ensures optimum safety. Bryan Pickles, BMG – Bearing Man Group, tel (+27 11) 620-1689

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