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TREADS
New Tread Data Brochure from Leadertread
South African tread rubber manufacturer Leadertread has released its latest tread data brochure. This is now available for download from http://www.leadertread.co.za/module _data/3f13da99-c8c2-4b08-9542- b8f92c30a4e1/downloads/tread_data _1_pager_2015_ver_2__july.pdf. The company has also introduced a new tread pattern for use on tandem and tri-axle trailers. With solid and bevelled shoulders with decoupling groove technology, the new M52+ ensures increased mileage as well as exceptional resistance to lateral scrub and shoulder rib tear.
Also, reintroduced to the range is
the MM43 Milemaster Drive pattern. M52+
New Tread for South America
Midas has introduced the M33 design for customers in South America. M33 is a high grip radial pattern, to give you high mileage on the highways and the city, on and off road. This can be used on Trailer and Drive axles. This is available in 220 and 230 mm widths in 10.5 metre length
and is 17mm tread depth.
The company has also appointed a sole distributor in Guatemala, long
time retreader and distributor Indellantas is now the company’s partner in the Guatemalen market.
Galgo Launches New Pre-Q Tread Designs
Galgo is always looking to improve the amount of tread designs to satisfy the demand in the European Market and has launched a number of new additions to its range.
One design is aiming to satisfy the demand of the service for Bus and Coach (B&C); a five rib design with deep sipes to help improve traction in mud and snow conditions. This design is available in sizes 230, 240 and 250 mm width and 20mm depth.
Another new pattern is the Light Aggressive Traction (LDT), which is a light version of the ADT but is not a directional rotation tread. It is meant to be used in a mix service (on/off the road). This design is available in 250 and 260mm width and 17mm depth. Galgo is also complementing the
existent tread designs line with new additions as follows:
The Regional Block Design (RBD) 270 and 280 mm width.
-Multi Positional (MPO) 250 and 260mm.
-Aggressive Traction (ADT) 270mm. -Super Single Trailer Wide (STW) 360mm.
-Galgo Round Shoulder (GRS) 270mm.
Vipal Carries out
Comparative Tests with
VRT3 Tread
The streets of Puglianello, Italy recently hosted a series of performance tests aimed at proving the superior performance of Vipal’s VRT3 tread from Vipal Rubber. In the first performance comparison in Europe, Vipal claims its product achieved 8 per cent better mileage than a similar competing product.
The test was conducted on paved roads, in a cargo vehicle with trailer and drive axles. The track, comprising moderate climbs and descents and an abrasive surface, resulted in an average degree of severity. The performance evaluation was done with supervision by the Vipal Europe team and technical support from the R&D and Technology team in Brazil, according to established quality standards and with equal conditions.
The carrier involved was Autotrasporti Felice Michele Vinchiatauro, a company with a fleet of 20 trucks,
which provide live cargo transport services. Autotrasporti Felice has been in the market since 1978 and retreads most of the tyres it uses. For the company’s owner, Michele Vinchiatauro, the up to 60 per cent cost savings achieved with a retreaded tyre compared to a new one is crucial. “We always strive for quality and savings, which is one of the reasons we are steadily increasing the percentage of retreaded tyres in our fleet,” he says.
The general manager of Vipal Europe, Alessandro Campos, emphasises how essential this kind of testing is, saying “In addition to demonstrating the quality of our treads in a practical way, these initiatives bring us closer to customers and reinforce the benefits of retreading, two key issues for Vipal Rubber”.
VRT3 Tread from Vipal