Underground Potash Mine – Western Canada

Application Type
Underground Potash Mine – Western Canada

Machine Type
Scoop/Loader LHD (4 yd.)

Tire Size & Type
17.5R25 (14.00) – Radial Tire

Site Conditions
Smooth ground conditions. Machines travelling long distances and at high speeds.

Tire Problem
Mine uses the scoop as a load-and-carry vehicle. Load and carry distances up to 25km (15mi.) and high speeds up to 15 kmph (9 mph). Solid tires and polyurethane (foam) filled tires were not able to withstand the heat generated by the long runs and high speeds. Solid Tires would de-laminate and foam fill would revert to liquid. These tire problems had a significant impact on mine production and tire cost per hour.

Trojan Solution
Installed Trojan SO Soft Core in the 17.5R25 radial tire

Success / Outcome
Trojan SO Soft Core has made it possible for the mine to wear out their tires and reuse the Soft Core. The tire wear-out, Soft Core reuse and longer running hours has sharply decreased the customers tire and labor costs as well as significantly increased production. Trojan Soft Core has allowed the mine to achieve by far the lowest cost per hour versus any competing product.