The new Michelin XHA2 has been designed to accomplish three goals_reduce hourly operating costs, ensure that work continues smoothly and safely, and improve operator working conditions. Intended for loaders in quarries and cement plants and on construction and infrastructure worksites, the Michelin XHA2 was unveiled for the first time ever at the Intermat 2009 building and construction trade show.
Robustness is one of the fundamental qualities of the Michelin XHA2, helping to make the tire a powerful performance driver on any worksite. In order to understand the importance of the tire, remember that the Michelin XHA2 is designed to fit wheel loaders: these vehicles often operate on rough terrain where they must move heavy loads as quickly as possible. If a tire fails to perform during this critical phase of operations, the worksite comes to a halt, which is why the Michelin XHA2 was designed as a strong link in the entire chain of quarry, construction or industrial worksite operations. To achieve this result, Michelin integrated three technologies in its new tire:
• Additional rubber has been incorporated in the tread, making the tire even more damage-resistant.
• The sidewalls have been strengthened with a special protective rib and anti-scrape shields.
• Michelin has developed crack absorbing rubber compounds that help to prevent flats.
The Michelin XHA2 delivers both durability and robustness. The tire lasts up to 9% longer than its predecessor, the Michelin XHA, which is currently the benchmark tire on major worksites around the world, including quarries, cement plants, construction sites and infrastructure projects. Thanks to its exceptional durability, the Michelin XHA2 helps to reduce operating costs, thereby improving the company's bottom line. This means that a tire purchase should be seen as a good investment.
In addition to its durability, the Michelin XHA2 provides another advantage: its superior traction helps get the job done faster. The tread improves traction and makes the tire self-cleaning (expelling earth caught between tread blocks) while reducing temporary losses of grip. This optimized traction reduces rolling resistance and therefore fuel consumption. The Michelin XHA2's patented tread design dramatically reduces vibrations that can be felt by operators and damage mechanical components. What's more, the tire reduces the oscillations caused by heavy loads and frequent changes of direction thanks to its bigger contact patch.
The Michelin XHA2 also features a new casing that further enhances its value. This robust underlying structure makes the tire easier to retread, thereby generating additional cost-savings for companies. It also benefits society as a whole since a retread tire produces less waste and requires fewer raw materials.
With its improved damage-resistance, superior traction that reduces fuel consumption, greater longevity and enhanced retreadability, the Michelin XHA2 increases a company's productivity. Its robustness makes worksite operations safer, while providing loader operators with more comfortable working conditions. |
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