SMART TYRE

Sarath KularatneSenior Expert/Director – R & D Center,

Camso Loadstar (pvt) Ltd.

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TYRE

The most stable product under dynamic conditions.

Imagine, the no. of deformation cycles that tire undergoes during its lifespan.

Evolution of Skid Steer Tyre

Pneumatic- Lighter- But prone to

Puncture

Solid Air Aperture - Puncture Resistance - But Heavy

Tweel - Lighter - Puncture Resistance

Solid Tyre Manufacturing in SL then & now

1985

Production Efficiency - low- due to lengthy mixing cycles, cure cycles Engine Capacities – Limited

- Limited Torque on Tire Small Warehouses

- Shorter Length Ports with Limited Handling

- On & Off Application - Specific & Less Severe Market Leadership

- Not at all; We were following others

2015

Production Efficiency – much higher- Shorter mixing & cure cycles Engine Capacities – High

- High Torque on Tire Lengthy Warehouses

Ports with Unlimited Handling - almost continuous Application

- Multipurpose & much Severe Market Leadership

- Others are following us

Solid TyreFuture Requirements

Productivity Performance

Extremely shorter Mixing & Curing cycles that will lead to lowest OH

No failures even under severe/continuous applications

- Thermal explosions - Chunking/Chipping

Solid TyreFuture Requirements

Productivity Performance

Extremely shorter Mixing & Curing cycles that will lead to lowest OH

Faster Filler incorporation(Functionalized Polymer/Filler)Faster Curing(Thermal Conductivity)

No failures even under severe/continuous applications

- Thermal explosions - Chunking/Chipping

Low HBULonger LifeGood Thermal Properties(Hot Tear Resistance)

(Smart) Solid Tyre2020

Advanced Performance

- Advanced Designs ( Airless) + Sensors- Advanced Compounds (Novel Materials)

Advanced Materials that will lead to Future Requirements

Nano Polymers (Nanoprene) Nano Silica Nano Zinc Oxide Nano Graphene Etc.

Nanoprene Micro gel Additive

Thermoplastic Elastomer

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