TYRE LIFE

MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
GROUP I

ALLU NARENDRANATH
ANSHUL MISHRA
ASHISH KUMAR PATLE
ASTHA TIWARI
NEELANJAY SAHA
PALLAVI DANGE
RITWIK PANDEY

INTRODUCTION

1. Technical terms associated

2. Tyre repair methods

3. Operators role

4. Data analysis

5. Tyre management software

TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH TYRES

1.Tyre Type
2.Tyre width
3.Wheel Diameter
4.Load Index
5.Speed Rating
6.Side Wall
7.Bead
8.Carcass play
9.Crown Plies
10.Tread

TYPES OF TYRES

Tyres are classified into two types. They are

1.Tube Tyres
2.Tubeless Tyres

Based on the principle of construction tyres are
classified into
1.Radial Tyres
2.Bias Tyres

In NMDC Tubeless Tyres are used in Heavy
Earth Machinery like Dumpers, Loaders, Wheel
Dozers.
THE BIAS TYRE




The casing is made up
of several plies in a
criss cross manner.
THE RADIAL TYRES



The casing made of
single ply of steel cords.

The crown is
consolidated by a belt
made up of several piles.

TYRE REPAIR METHODS

There are three methods used during the tyre repair.

These are

1. Plug method

2. Filler method

3. Patch method

Bridgestone India Limited is against the
recommendation of patch method.
Still the method is preferred in the project when
compared to the other two methods.
EFFECTIVE TYRE USE

In order to permit the effective utilization of tyres,
selection should be done properly according to
the operating conditions and the type of vehicle on
which they are intended for use and then mounted,
used and maintained properly.






FACTOR PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1.Correct inflation pressure Tyre mechanic
2.Specified load Operator
3.Prescribed vehicle speed Operator
4. Full Haul road maintenance Hall road operator staff.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE

Tyre serviceability depends upon the inflation
pressure and maintaining the inflation pressure
depends upon the tyre staff and tyre incharge.

According to the operating conditions tyre inflation
pressure is recommended by the tyre
manufacturer .

Ex:
85 Ton Dumper (27R49) tyre
1. Cold inflation pressure - 100 Psi
2. Hot inflation pressure - 110 Psi

TYRE INFLATION EFFECT
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Cut, Burst

Measure the cut depth

Inspect the Air pressure


Serviceable
Rock pierce in the rubber

Remove the object.

Repair if necessary.

Inspect the Air pressure.
Serviceable
Swelling Tyre

Not repairable and the Tyre has
to be scrapped.
Non-
Serviceable
Rubber Chunks Out

Improve Road conditions

Rotate or Reverse Tyres

Avoid rough driving


Serviceable
Minor or severe cracks

Continue to use

Ensure adequate pressure

Inspect




Serviceable
Tyre burst from shock or cutting.

Scrap Tyre


Un Serviceable
SPECIFIC SPEED

The speed of the vehicle depends upon the
operator. For the economical use of the tyres the
tyre speed should be kept within the permissible
limits so that the tyre life can be extended.
Phenomenon Resulting damage
1.Higher heat generation inside
tyre.
Heat damage.
2.Increased abrupt braking. Chipping and bead damage.
3. Obstacles in the road Cutting, cut burst and bead
damage
4. Sharp cornering Irregular wear, quick abrasion
and bead damage.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT


Proper alignment is necessary for perfect wheel
control , uniform tyre wear and safety.
When vibrations and vehicle pulling to one side
or the tyre is wearing unevenly the vehicle
alignment is to be checked.
Steering, suspension components, wheel
assembly is to be checked instead of charging only
the suspension cylinder when the above cases
occur.
Tyre rotation pattern should be as per the
manufactures considerations otherwise uneven
wear happens on the tyres.


CORRECT LOADING

Avoid unbalanced loads.

Protect tyres from falling stones during loading.

When loading with a shovel, keep the
prescribed rate of loading and considering
the weight distribution
aspect also.
EFFECT OF LOAD ON TYRE
PERFORMANCE
REPAIRING AND RETREADING

1. Only cut and cracked tyres are repairable.
2. Tyres for possible retreading must have more
tread left than that on the normally worn out
tyres for protecting the casing.
3. An overhead casing is a poor prospect for
retreading.
4. Tyres damaged by heat and bursting as well as
damaged on the bead can neither be repaired
nor can be retreaded.
TYRE ABRASION

The degree of tyre abrasion is measured by
comparing the groove depth of the used tyre to
the new tyre. The difference will indicate the rate
of wearing.

Mean tread depth is to be calculated.
Depth guage is used for this purpose.
Depth guage positioning differs in lug pattern
and traction pattern.



SHOVEL OPERATOR ROLE IN TYRE
MAINTAINANCE

1. Avoid bucket spillage

2. Centering the load in the dumper

3. Avoid overloading
DUMPER OPERATOR ROLE IN TYRE
MAINTAINANCE

1. Slow down on sharp turns.
2. Avoid backing of rocks at shovel and dump
areas.
3. Analysis of cut tyres indicate the tyres are
damaged during 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM mainly due
to the poor visibility and inadequate lightning.
4. Keep the wind shields, rearview mirrors and
headlights clean for good visibility.
5. Running on improperly inflated tyres should be
avoided.



DOZER OPERATOR ROLE IN TYRE
MAINTAINANCE

1. Spillage from the end of blades in road dump
areas to be avoided.
2. Avoid exposure of rocks while crating the haul
roads which can damage the tyres.
3. Wheel dozer operators can perform very
valuable service in reducing tyre cuts by
avoiding wheel spins as it cut treads.
MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR ROLE IN TYRE
MAINTAINANCE

1. Good grading to remove all the rocks from the
haulage roads.
2. Never leave high windrows which contain rocks
if dumpers must cross them.
3. Haulage road must be without dips because dips
in haul roads with 30 KMPH speed of haulage
dumpers can increase the dynamic load by 1.5
to 3 times the tyre load rating.
WATER SPRINKLER OPERATOR ROLE IN
TYRE MAINTAINANCE

1. Avoid over watering, because it exposes rocks
in the haulage road creating tyre cutting
conditions. Wet rubber cuts up to 50% easier
than the dry.

2. Avoid slick surfaces because the dumper
operators can lose vehicle control from skids,
wheel spin and ineffective braking.

AVERAGE NEW TYRE LIFE (IN HOURS)
TYRE SIZE 21.00R35 (Water Sprinkler)




TYRE SIZE 27.00R49 (Dumper)




TYRE SIZE 18.00 R25 (Motor Grader)




MAKE 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
MRF 3000 3195 2700 NA
BRIDGESTONE 3815 4005 NA NA
GOODYEAR 2800 NA NA NA
MAKE 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
MICHELIN 5270 6034 5550 4776
BRIDGESTONE 6056 5467 5457 5890
GOODYEAR 6522 NA NA 5770
MAKE 2010-11 2011-12
JK TYRE 2112 2300
AVERAGE LIFE COMPARISION OF NEW
AND RETREADED TYRES(2011-12)

SIZE 27.0049 (Dumper)




SIZE 35/65-35 (Front End Loader)



MAKE AVG LIFE(NEW) AVG LIFE
(RETREADED)
MICHELIN 4776 5597
BRIDGESTONE 5890 4817
MAKE AVG LIFE(NEW)

AVG LIFE
(RETREADED)

BRIDGESTONE 4528 8919
ANALYSIS OF TYRE DAMAGE
Reason for
removal

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Side wall cut

17.02%

16.67%

65%

44.4%
Burst 31.91% 50% 35% 11.11%
Inner ply
separation

29.79%

16.67%

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37.03%

Outer ply cut

21.28%

16.67%

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7.4%
BREAKDOWN DISTRIBUTION
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Sidewall cut
Burst
Inner ply seperation
Outer ply seperation
TYRE LIFE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Tyre life management software helps in
managing tyre status and tyre performance
reports.

Advantages:
1. Tyre report can be made in the required
format like according to the make wise, size
wise or tyre type (new or retreaded)
2. HMR updating option will be there for the
Tyres of each particular dumper.




CONCLUSION

Implement the kaizen improvement techniques.

Maintaining proper inflation pressure.
Operators role.
Tyre life management software.








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