BASIC TYRE AWARENESS
Chris Rachor
10 March 2004
The tyre awareness course that we attended at work was mainly on tyre damage and what to look for when checking tyres daily. It was very educational and it has made me more aware and made me take more time when checking tyres.
The main functions of a tyre:
- Supporting a load
- Absorbing road shocks
- Transferring traction and braking forces to the road
- Changing and maintaining the direction of travel
Uses and characteristics of tyres
Dump Trucks
Uses: Transporting material
Characteristics:
- Heat resistance
- Cut resistance
- Wear resistance
- Shock resistance
Loaders
Uses: Loading materials
Characteristics:
- Cut resistance
- Wear resistance
Tyre Maintenance
The condition and inflation of tyres should be checked daily so you get the maximum wear life out of your tyres. The operating surface that these machines drive over should be smooth and free from spillage. The critical areas of inspection are tread cuts, abnormal shoulder condition, sidewall cuts and rim line.
When inflating tyres it is important not to stand in front of the tyre just in case they burst which can result in death.
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This article was presented by an employee of a CMPA members. If you or anyone you know has written a story on how to do a maintenance task, please contact the CMPA.
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