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preceding model.
The wheel SLT 2899 mounted on the star hub of a leading European axle manufacturer has been tested on a biaxial testbed according to the Europa-Zyklus- Lastprogramm of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Betriebsfestigkeit und Systemzuverlässigkeit LBF, Darmstadt, with positive results.
The SLT 2899 is the only 22,5x11,75”, wheel with ET0 to have passed the test on this axle used mainly for silo and tanker semi-trailers.
The wheel has TÜV and ABE approval for the German spare parts market and is available in diamond surface version and mirror polished versions.
Bandvulc Gains Certification for VanVulc Large Retread
Bandvulc are celebrating the success of their VanVulc large van retread, as following two years of intense development the company has now received certification to prove the product is as good as new.
All retreads must undergo a Reg 54
product has met premium new tyre values. During recent testing in Finland the product also received a pass for the Three Peaks Snowflake test to be approved as a winter tyre. Patrick O’Connell Bandvulc MD “this is a real achievement for a product that some said would never work, but we asked, why not when they retread aircraft tyres? To deliver a van retread product that meets the targets of fuel saving, safety and passes the winter tyre test is a great result for the technical team at Bandvulc. While we do not have hundreds of technicians the ones we have are focused on delivering world leading technology that meets our customers’ demands”
Bandvulc are already working on the VanVulc 2 which they are aiming to show at the CV show this April. This new product will aim to challenge the concept of what a van retread is today and will be designed to meet the growing needs of the home delivery sector, an area in which Bandvulc has already succeeded in winning new contracts inclusive of the VanVulc brand.
drum test, done to ensure that they are tested to the same drum test standard as a new tyres and can therefore receive an ‘E mark’. Bandvulc, however, have gone three steps better than that.
While the slightly baffling European law means a
retread cannot get
a certification
number for wet skid, rolling resistance and snow & ice testing, there is nothing to stop you passing the tests. With a wetskid and rolling resistance value tested at Idiada in Spain (A European recognised testing house) the VanVulc
The new Speedline Truck Solution for Tankers and Silos
Speedline Truck has extended its range of products for silos and tankers, where weight is a crucial factor. The new SLT 2899 forged wheel, in the 22.5x11.75" format, with ET 0, has been designed to make an important contribution to the attainment of this segment’s weight objectives. The wheel weighs only 21.8 kg and with a payload of 4500 kg it offers a weight reduction of 1.8 kg compared to the
Bridgestone Europe is launching a new range of On/Off tyres with higher load capacities (EVO marked). The advanced new line- up gives operators in the construction and mining sectors the opportunity to carry heavier loads – without compromising tyre performance, cut resistance and durability.
“By increasing the load capacity of our On/Off line-up, Bridgestone can help customers raise overall efficiency by maximising use of their heavy vehicles, with no trade off in terms of tyre life” says Harald Van Ooteghem, Senior Manager Marketing Planning, Commercial Business Unit, Bridgestone Europe.
The new EVO line-up with higher load capacities comprises:
• M840 EVO in sizes 13R22.5 & 315/80R22.5 (All position, On/Off road)
• L355 EVO in sizes 13R22.5 & 315/80R22.5 (Drive, On/Off road) • M748 EVO in size 385/65R22.5 (Trailer, On/Off road)
• L317 EVO in size 13R22.5 (All position, Off road)
Thanks to the new Bridgestone EVO range, compared to standard tyres operators will be able to carry an extra 0.5 tons per axle for a single fitment and 2.6 tons on a double fitment with M840 EVO, L355 EVO and L317 EVO. The
increased load for M748 EVO is 1.0 tons per axle with a single fitment.
The structure of the new EVO tyres has been reinforced to make it robust enough to maintain the skeleton of the tyre with minimal deformation in service, while keeping the flexibility required for demanding on/off operations. On top of a reinforced bead structure, Bridgestone technologies deployed include:
• Waved BeltTM* which increases the stability and durability of the casing;
• Split Belt Package** which softens the belt package allowing more casing flexion;
• Stone Ejector* which prevents stones from penetrating the belts. These Bridgestone On/Off features strengthen the tyre’s resistance, helping to increase the value of the tread and its retreadability. The new On/Off EVO tyres are also suitable for use on mud and fresh or melting snow (M+S), offering better driving performance than standard tyres. They are also marked with the alpine symbol, identifying snow tyres as defined in UN Regulation R117.02.
Bridgestone M840 EVO, L355 EVO and L317 EVO are available across Europe from January 2015 and M748 EVO from March 2015.
Bridgestone Launches New Range of On/Off Tyres with Increased Load Capabilities
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