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Durable steel wheels could replace rubber tires on mining vehicles | GACW says its Air Suspension Wheels can last as long as the vehicles they're fitted on, and save up to 60% of what you'd spend refitting tires on them over that time
For nearly a decade, a Phoenix, Arizona-based outfit has been working on a smart replacement for the giant rubber tires that go on heavy mining vehicles – think haul trucks, excavators, and bulldozers that can weigh dozens of tons. The descriptively named company, Global Air Cylinder Wheels (GACW),…
For nearly a decade, a Phoenix, Arizona-based outfit has been working on a smart replacement for the giant rubber tires that go on heavy mining vehicles – think haul trucks, excavators, and bulldozers that can weigh dozens of tons. GACW takes a totally different approach to getting these mighty vehicles rolling, that could potentially put less of a strain on the environment while also reducing the cost of operating them. The outer drum, meanwhile, is wrapped with solid polyurethane or steel treaded 'shoes' that are designed to last up to five times longer than regular tires, and to not overheat or deform.
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