Spring is the time for many road repairs and the start of many highway projects. Orange barrels seem to pop up everywhere you look.
With much attention being given to the infrastructure bill, road projects will be a major priority throughout the country. This will mean a lot of manpower and equipment working on the roads at all hours of the day and night. In the long run, these projects will lead to greater efficiency, but for the short term, they will cause many bottlenecks and headaches for drivers.
LONGEVITY OF EQUIPMENT
For contractors, it will be necessary to have equipment and accessories that can stand up to the challenges of the jobs and last as long as possible to complete projects in timely manners. Equipment such as motor graders, compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders are all utilized in road surfacing projects.
Road projects can involve paving, rehabilitating, or just repairing a portion of the road. They involve demolition and removal of existing surfaces, clearing and grading for a new road base, adding the subbase and binding layers, and applying new asphalt layers.
TIRES FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS
During these processes, the equipment drives over broken concrete, rebar, soil, hot asphalt, and sink holes. The tires need to be able to withstand the extreme conditions involved in these jobs. Durability and extended performance are extremely important for tires in road projects. Tires must be developed specifically for each terrain and condition of the job.
BKT has a full line of tires with different treads and compounds designed for all types of road equipment and infrastructure jobs.
For motor graders, the EARTHMAX SR 23 is a radial tire with special cut resistant tread and excellent traction both forward and laterally. The EARTHMAX SR 30 is versatile for loaders, dozers, and dump trucks and is excellent in site preparation, construction, and building in all weather conditions because of its block pattern and increased traction.
The PAC MASTER PLUS for compactors is designed with a special compound for high heat resistance. It has a wider contact area and smooth tread pattern which gives better stability and durability to help ensure a longer tire lifecycle.
The increased tread width of the EM 936 SUPER tire gives excavators extra stability in digging, loading, and transporting operations. It is a bias tire with excellent traction, even in heavy-duty conditions, and provides enhanced handling and riding comfort during projects.
BKT makes many different tires for wheel loaders in many patterns and compounds. For road construction, the all-steel radial EARTHMAX SR 25 Plus is a G-2/L-2 rated tire that has a non-directional tread for traction and stability. The self-cleaning properties keep the tire durable and free of debris
CLOSING THOUGHT
With so many different machines and processes required for road projects, BKT has the tire line that can handle every step involved.
For More Information:
For more information about choosing the best tires for the job, visit www.bkt-tires.com.
Modern Contractor Solutions, May 2022
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