Titan is introducing its 007 MFT
mining tire line, engineered to offer
enhanced durability, a more aggressive tread pattern and
improved heat dissipation, the company reports.
“We spent considerable time in the field listening to mine
operators about their tire needs and used that input to
help design the second-generation 007 MFT product line,”
says Dana Zahuranec, tire design specialist. “The biggest
issue facing mine operations is overall tire durability.
The second-generation of 007 MFT tires improves durability
by greatly reducing internal heat generation.”
It is designed to run in difficult environments where
casing penetration and sidewall cuts are a major issue.
Titan’s testing shows that the nylon casing design ran 15
percent cooler than the steel casing in an equivalent
tire. “This makes the tire less susceptible to sidewall
fatigue and cut damage, making the casing more
retreadable,” according to Zahuranec.
A new belt package provides a more durable design. Overall
tire durability was also improved with changes to the
compounds, which helps reduce overall heat generation and
improves the cut, chip and wear characteristics of the
tire, says Zahuranec.
Sipes have been incorporated into the tire lugs, which
provides additional traction and significantly improves
the heat dissipation. A non-solid center tread design also
helps reduce internal heat generation and allows the heat
to more easily dissipate, reducing tire running
temperature, Zahuranec continues.
The reduction in running temperature allows the end user
to run haul trucks longer distances and at a higher speed,
while still maintaining an operating temperature that is
within the tire’s tolerances. A lighter construction helps
reduce overall heat generation as well.
“The next generation 007 MFT tires have been designed to end-
users’ needs and the modifications have been verified
through finite element analysis,” says Zahuranec. “We also
validated the tire’s performance using our industry-
exclusive radial fatigue testing machine. We put these
tires to the test to help ensure their performance in the
field.”
Sizes include 59/80R63, 53/80R63, 40.00R57 and
27.00R49.
For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.
