Tyre Handler

Tyre Handling has long been one of the most hazardous operations undertaken at minesites. Handling and maintenance of OTR tyre assemblies is listed as the second most significant source of fatal events in surface mining, and is 10x more likely to lead to a fatality than any other truck maintenance activity.

Mechanize has developed a world-first, safe and efficient tyre handling solution, with a view to eliminate fatalities associated with tyre handling.

Rather than relying on friction pads to engage tyres, this patent-pending technology secures the load positively, allowing work to proceed safely and efficiently, even in wet weather.

Rim separation is made inherently safe due to a dedicated hydraulic cylinder mechanism, rather than pushing the tyre with the friction pads, and this operation can now be performed while the load remains held and secured.

The unique attachment frame allows unimpeded visibility of the operator, eliminating the need for spotters in the hazardous zone.

The design is suitable for all the largest OTR tyre sizes used in mining, including 70/70-57 and 59/80-63.

This unique manipulation technology provides the user with absolute control - complete 6 Degrees of Freedom, enabling rapid alignment, removal and installation. It also provides controlled push and pull forces to ensure that the plant can remain stable throughout the process.

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