GKN WHEELS INTRODUCES 'BIGFOOT' SYSTEM TO MINING INDUSTRY

摘要

GKN Wheels, known for its solutions-led approach-to product research and development, has successfully addressed a current issue facing customers in the global mining industry, launching a new system known in the industry as 'Bigfoot'. Mining operations today are facing challenges of tire shortages, specifically on the widely used 57 inch size tires. Given this situation, GKN Wheels has developed an innovative system to allow a 63 inch rim assembly to be adapted to a 57 inch hub for the Unit Rig MT4400 haul truck. This allows mining operations to retrofit the larger, more readily available 63 inch tire on haul trucks that would normally use only standard 57 inch rims and tires.