UK firm claims simple technology can reduce forklift tyre wear

ERJ staff report (DS)

Leicester, UK -- A small UK-based company -- Transmon Engineering -- says it can significantly extend tyre life on forklift trucks by reducing the scrubbing wear created during wheel spin and skid-steering.

According to Transmon, up to 80 percent of tyre wear that occurs on a forklift truck is caused by wheel spin and directional change while moving. By fitting a small device known as Tyre Savure to the truck, overall tyre wear can be instantly reduced by 200 to 400%, dramatically increasing tyre life.

Any internal-combustion-powered forklift truck with torque converter transmission can benefit from the technology, which prevents the operator from selecting drive mode, unless the road speed and engine speed are below acceptable limits. The tyres are therefore protected against the ongoing damage that can be caused by aggressive direction changes during movement and the resulting wheel spin, said Transmon.

Paul Sercombe, Sales Director of Leicester based Transmon says “Tyre Savure not only increases tyre life, but also helps to correct driving style, including habits that are sometimes picked up by operators. This contributes to a reduction in overall costs, with the system paying for itself in as little as six months”.

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Press release from Transmon

www.transmon.com